US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BACKS LIFTING OIL EXPORT BAN
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has publicly backed bill H.R. 702, proposing to lift the ban on US crude oil exports in light of “changing crude oil market conditions.”
The bill, which passed through the House of Representatives by 261-159 votes, must now pass before the Senate and the President Barack Obama before it can become… Read more »
Trip by Cotton put at $36,000
Lobbying group’s charity arm foots bill for tour of Israel
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's recent trip to Israel with his wife was the third most expensive privately financed trip a member of Congress has taken in the past 15 years, according to Legistorm.
The political news service reported that the $36,000 week-long trip sponsored by the American… Read more »
Moderates and Democrats say a ‘coalition’ House speaker could end stalemate
AUSTIN, Tex. — Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), the unofficial spokesman for moderation within his party, has said for days that the Republicans might well need Democrats to bail them out of their leadership crisis. Last week, he floated the idea of "a bipartisan coalition to elect the next speaker." This… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and the city of Laredo welcomed Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) for a tour of the World Trade Bridge as well as the Laredo airport and other parts of the city.
Congressman Cuellar invited Congressman Diaz-Balart to Laredo to see and learn about the World Trade Bridge in his capacity as chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) attended the grand opening of a new 14,000-square-foot facility for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), a Laredo social services organization that helps those in need, including by treating those with drug problems. The new facility will consolidate under one roof the organization’s employees, who have until now been spread out over… Read more »
Today Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) addressed his transportation priorities in the just-released draft of the long-term Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act of 2015. The bill offers a long-term extension of highway and transit funding authority through the Highway Trust Fund. The fund needs to be reauthorized by Congress by October 29.
The bill makes the… Read more »
Trip by Cotton put at $36,000
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton's recent trip to Israel with his wife was the third most expensive privately financed trip a member of Congress has taken in the past 15 years, according to Legistorm.
The political news service reported that the $36,000 week-long trip sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, the charity arm of pro-Israel… Read more »
VISTA celebrates 50 years of service
Volunteers in Service to America, dedicated to ending poverty in America and South Texas, celebrated 50 years of service Thursday at Texas A&M International University.
“VISTA and AmeriCorps provide a great service to meet the unique needs of Webb County,” said U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, who spoke at the “VISTA 50” event.
“I am grateful for… Read more »
Congress members debate issues of homeland security
Five congressmen gathered at Texas Tribune Festival Saturday afternoon to discuss their stances on issues of homeland security and the status of the southern border.
U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar, John Ratcliffe, Joaquin Castro, Blake Farenthold and Beto O’Rourke used their platforms to discuss their opinions on sanctuary cities,… Read more »
Taylor, others from S.A. appear at Austin political festival
Mayor among those speaking in Austin
Mayor Ivy Taylor spoke at the annual Texas Tribune Festival.
AUSTIN — Mayor Ivy Taylor said she faces a significant challenge in keeping San Antonio from dividing into two communities: one with means and one without.
She made that comment during a panel discussion before a politically… Read more »
