Do something The U.S. Capitol Building stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., before sunrise on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Democrats in Congress are trying again to prevent the federal government from awarding contracts to companies that save taxes by moving their legal addresses outside the U.S. So-called inversions are transactions in which a U.S. company shifts its legal address to a country… Read more »

En vez de tropas, buscar una reforma migratoria Mesa Editorial del Austin American - Statesman El gobernador Perry anunció el lunes 21 que enviaría hasta mil soldados de la Guardia Nacional a la frontera para aliviar la presión sobre los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza que luchan para contener una avalancha de familias centroamericanas y menores no acompañados que cruzan a… Read more »

Do border apprehensions drop during the summer? July 31, 2014 | Updated: July 31, 2014 7:58pm DAMIAN DOVARGANES, AP In recent weeks, the White House has cited a drop in the number of illegal immigrants apprehended at the border as possible evidence that its efforts to stem the influx of Central Americans are working.   Shortly before Gov. Rick Perry announced last week he was… Read more »

Following Rep. Cuellar’s letter last week to the Appropriations Committee requesting reimbursements for local communities, the Appropriations Committee today introduced legislation to address the humanitarian crisis at the southern border that provides the ability for local governments to apply for reimbursement.  “I thank Chairman Hal Rogers, Chairman John Carter, and the Committee… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) voted in favor of a bipartisan deal that will allow veterans who are facing long wait times or who live far from clinics to seek private care outside of the VA system. The vote passed the House by a margin of 420-5.  “Today’s package will improve veterans’ access to healthcare service by giving them the option of seeking care outside of the… Read more »

Cornyn Demands Action On Border Bill Posted Wednesday, July 30th 2014 @ 5am  by KTRH’s Corey Olson Texas Senator JohnCornynis calling out Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) as time is running short for Congress to pass a bill to fix the crisis at the southern border.  At a Tuesday news conference on Capitol Hill, Cornyn said there is bipartisan support in both… Read more »

Dallas Area Interfaith lobbies White House and Congress to protect Central American juveniles Honduran migrants waited on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande earlier this year in this file photo. (Associated Press) It’s a suspense-filled week on Capitol Hill for immigration-watchers, including those of Dallas Area Interfaith. There’s a target on the 2008 anti-trafficking… Read more »

Crossing the Line: Government, charitable groups respond to border crisis — an analysis Nannette Kilbey-Smith Wilson County News July 30, 2014 The stream of undocumented immigrants crossing into the United States from Central and South America shows no sign of abating; with many… Read more »

Border funding bill faces congressional deadline Cuellar says vote in House will be close, but could happen too late By Brianna Gurciullo July 30, 2014 WASHINGTON - With time running out on Capitol Hill, Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, said Wednesday he expects a close House vote on a bill to address the nation's Southwest border crisis, but passage would not assure the Senate… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that the Laredo International Airport has received $3.9 million in federal funds to update the airport’s infrastructure.  These funds come from the Federal Aviation Administration and will be used to rehabilitate existing tarmac that was first constructed in 1943 and is not suited for heavy aircraft.  “Laredo’s International… Read more »