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Congressman Cuellar Presents High Achieving Award to Laredo Olive Garden Manager

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Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) presented a high achievement award to Laredo Olive Garden manager, Jonathan Alamilla, for his success in managing the Laredo location.  The Diamond Club award recognizes the top five percent of restaurant leaders from more than 1,500 locations across the country.  “As a former small business owner, I understand the challenges faced by…

San Antonio Express News: Critics frown at ICE jail contracts

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Critics frown at ICE jail contracts By Jason Buch October 11, 2014 | Updated: October 11, 2014 11:44pm When the immigration detention center in Dilley fills up next year, the city of Eloy, Arizona, population 16,600, stands to make $436,000. Eloy will benefit because U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tapped the town as a pass-through to funnel $290 million to a private…

Azernews: U.S. congressman hails Azerbaijan’s economic development

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U.S. congressman hails Azerbaijan’s economic development 13 October 2014, 14:45 (GMT+05:00) By Sara Rajabova U.S. Congressman from Texas, Henry Cuellar praised the economic development in Azerbaijan saying the country is one of the fastest growing economies in its region. Cuellar made the remark during a roundtable discussion at the University of the Incarnate Word, the U.S. House…

APA: Azerbaijan - one of fastest growing economies in its region, US Congressman says

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Azerbaijan - one of fastest growing economies in its region, US Congressman says [ 13 October 2014 12:46 ] Baku. Anakhanum Idoyatova – APA. “Azerbaijan is one of the fastest growing economies in its region”, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar said in a roundtable discussion with students and professors at the University of the Incarnate Word, APA reports. “Azerbaijan is an ally and…

KGNS 8: Congressman Cuellar to start professionalism campaign

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Congressman Cuellar to start professionalism campaign Posted: Mon 4:29 PM, Oct 13, 2014 By Justin J. Reyes  LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) - Congressman Cuellar is working with port directors, not only in Laredo, but across South Texas to start a professionalism campaign. Congressman Cuellar says he's gotten too many complaints of everyday people being treated like criminals. The…

Laredo Morning Times: People making legitimate border crossings should be treated with the utmost respect

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Laredo, like many border areas in the United States and Mexico, depends on the movement of people and goods across the border to keep their economies strong and healthy. Thousands of people cross our international bridges to visit with their loved ones, to work, or to shop. Making border crossings more efficient should be one of our priorities. Recently I read a letter in the Laredo…

EL MAÑANA DE NUEVO LAREDO: Multarán a quien no tenga seguro médico

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Multarán a quien no tenga seguro médico Se estima que en Laredo hay más de 40 mil personas que pueden calificar para recibir este beneficio Por: FRANCISCO DÍAZ 12/10/2014 LAREDO, TX.- El nuevo periodo de inscripción para obtener cobertura de salud bajo la ley Obama Care comenzará el próximo 15 de noviembre para terminar tres meses después. Hay multas de hasta 95 dólares para…

EL MAÑANA DE NUEVO LAREDO: Actualizan aduanales en leyes de comercio

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Tags: Trade

Actualizan aduanales en leyes de comercio Con educación y coordinación con las autoridades aduaneras, los miembros de la Asociación de Agentes Aduanales de Laredo se preparan para competir Por: FRANCISCO DÍAZ LAREDO, TX.- Con educación y coordinación con las autoridades aduaneras, los miembros de la Asociación de Agentes Aduanales de Laredo se preparan para competir como puerto de…

EL MAÑANA DE NUEVO LAREDO: Continuará la remodelación en el Puente I

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Continuará la remodelación en el Puente I Gobierno federal contempla estos trabajos, pero no iniciarán en enero como estaba previsto, será después Por: FRANCISCO DÍAZ LAREDO, TX.- El gobierno federal aclaró que la reconstrucción del puente internacional La Puerta de las Américas seguirá adelante y esta noticia tranquilizó a las autoridades municipales que temían el desvío de…

Congressman Cuellar Joins Ambassador of Azerbaijan for Discussion with Students at UIW

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On Friday, October 10th, Congressman Henry Cuellar joined Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to the United States, Elin Suleymanov, for a roundtable discussion with students and professors at the University of the Incarnate Word.  Azerbaijan is an ally and strategic partner to the United States and is one of the fastest growing economies in its region.  Congressman Cuellar and Ambassador…