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NEWS RADIO 1200 WOAI: $100 Million Upgrade Planned for Laredo World Trade Bridge

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Tags: Trade

The World Trade Bridge in Laredo, already the biggest inland port in the western hemisphere, is in for a $100 million upgrade to smooth the movement of goods between the U.S. and Mexico, News Radio 1200 WOAI reports. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar announced the major plan along with Laredo City Officials .“The World Trade Bridge is already the busiest land port in the western hemisphere with…

GOVTECH LMT: Laredo, Texas, Officials Discuss Tech and Infrastructure Upgrades to World Trade Bridge

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After the World Trade Bridge sustained significant damage from a rain and wind storm in May, local Customs and Border Protection (CBP) leaders got together with various elected officials to work on getting the most out of the situation: namely, $100 million in technology and infrastructure improvements. A large crew of elected officials and leaders in trade met at the World Trade Bridge…

RIO GRANDE GUARDIAN: Cuellar: Investment of $100 million will transform port into World Trade Bridge 2.0

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Tags: Trade

Considered the busiest land port in the United States, the World Trade Bridge is to undergo a major transformation. A $100 million plan will cover areas such as the Federal Inspection Station, a specific lane for FAST trucks, and expansion from eight lanes to 16 lanes. Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, met with local, state, federal and international stakeholders at the World Trade…

RIO GRANDE GUARDIAN: Inversión de 100 millones de dólares transformará puerto en Puente del Comercio Mundial 2.0

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Tags: Trade

Considerado el puerto terrestre más ocupado en los Estados Unidos, el Puente del Comercio Mundial será transformado con la implementación de un plan de 100 millones de dólares en áreas tales como la Estación de Inspección Federal, un carril específico para camiones FAST, y la expansión de ocho a 16 carriles. El Congresista Henry Cuellar (TX-28) se reunió con accionistas en el Puente del…

EL MANANA: Preparan el puente más moderno de EU

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Tags: Trade

Con una inversión estimada de 100 millones de dólares, las autoridades de Laredo esperan hacer del Puente del Comercio Mundial el más moderno de Estados Unidos con tecnología de punta para las inspecciones de carga. El congresista federal Henry Cuellar convocó ayer a una junta especial donde participaron funcionarios federales, estatales, locales y del gobierno de México, para dar a…

RIVARD REPORT: Rep. Cuellar Talks Direct Flights, NAFTA 2.0, and SB 4

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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) on Thursday outlined a new approach to efforts to secure a nonstop flight between San Antonio and Washington, D.C. In a press conference held as Congress takes a break for the Fourth of July holiday, Cuellar also discussed NAFTA and issues surrounding the state’s Senate Bill 4 at the Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S.…

Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $100 Million Plan for Technology and Other Infrastructure to Modernize World Trade Bridge into a World Class Cargo Processing Facility

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LAREDO, Texas – Today at the World Trade Bridge, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) joined U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials, the Office of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), the City of Laredo, the State of Texas, and representatives of the international trade community to announce a $100 million plan to increase technology and modernize Laredo’s World Trade Bridge and…

NOTICIAS FORTE: Realiza hoy EU Mesa Redonda en Puente III

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Tags: Trade

Los Congresistas de Estados Unidos analizarán los avances en la rehabilitación de las instalaciones afectadas por una tormenta. Este miércoles se realizará en instalaciones del puente internacional Comercio Mundial una Mesa Redonda donde se analizarán los avances en la rehabilitación de las instalaciones aduaneras afectadas el pasado 21 de mayo por una tormenta. El evento lo encabezará…

LA ESTRELLA DE LA NOTICIA: Se apunta Laredo a entrenar pilotos. Proyecta centro formación de 200 cada año

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En un esfuerzo combinado entre la iniciativa privada y el sector público, Laredo competirá para traer a esta ciudad un programa de entrenamiento para pilotos de la Fuerza Aérea de Estados Unidos. “Antes de hacer la aplicación formal solicitamos los requisitos que pide el gobierno federal y pensamos que Laredo puede competir para traer este centro…

Cuellar Fights $144.3 Billion in Government Waste

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Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) has moved to improve government efficiency and save taxpayer money, by ordering multiple agencies to reduce unnecessary printing, avoid improper payments that last year wasted $144.3 billion, and collect fines in a timely manner. Paperwork Reduction In the recent Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which funded the federal government for the rest of the 2017…