US, Mexico officials discuss high-speed rail service
The idea of a high-speed passenger and cargo rail service between Mexico and the United States has taken shape after high-ranking officials from both countries met Thursday.
Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation and members of the Mexican… Read more »
Lawmakers: $225M more for additional CBP officers
Two Texas Congressional members say the just-passed federal budget bill will send more funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which will hire more officers.
The CBP will receive more than $225 million to hire 2,000 additional officers, said Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and John Carter, R-Round Rock.
This funds amount… Read more »
$225M to hire more CBP officers
Two Texas congressmen say the new federal budget provides funds to hire more U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.
The CBP will receive more than $225 million to hire 2,000 additional officers, said U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and John Carter, R-Round Rock.
This funds amount to the largest increase in CBP officers that… Read more »
Federal budget looks to add 2,000 customs officers
Included in the massive federal budget bill awaiting President Barack Obama's signature is funding for 2,000 additional customs officers at the country's ports of entry.
Customs and Border Protection will receive $225.7 million in federal funds to hire the officers as part of the 2014 Appropriations bill.
“Increasing the number… Read more »
Border Trade Alliance Cheers Budget Deal
The Border Trade Alliance applauded Congress’ adoption of an omnibus budget agreement that includes language allowing border communities to dramatically improve the infrastructure and staffing levels at their ports of entry. The bill also funds an additional 2,000 Customs and Border Protection officers.
Under the omnibus, local communities and… Read more »
Border Trade Alliance cheers budget deal port of entry improvements
The Border Trade Alliance (BTA), a grassroots, non-profit forum dealing with North American trade and economic development, has applauded the adoption by Congress of an omnibus budget agreement that includes language allowing border communities to dramatically improve the infrastructure and staffing levels at their… Read more »
Gestionan tren rápido en Monterrey y Estados Unidos
Una vez en marcha, se extenderá a Oklahoma y el Distrito Federal, confirmaron autoridades de ambos países
MÉXICO, D.F.- Texas y Nuevo León presentaron un proyecto para conectar San Antonio con Monterrey por medio de un tren de alta velocidad. Una vez en marcha, se extenderá a Oklahoma y el Distrito Federal, confirmaron… Read more »
Avanzan planes para tren rápido entre Texas y México
Autoridades de Texas y México avanzan discusiones sobre tren de alta velocidad que conectaría a San Antonio y Monterrey y otras ciudades
Washington.- Autoridades de Texas y México se mostraron optimistas este jueves por el avance de la eventual construcción de un tren de alta velocidad de pasajeros y carga… Read more »
NL inicia gestiones de tren que iría de México a EU
La intención de la autoridad estatal es empujar este proyecto que pasaría por Monterrey y con el que se planea aumentar las exportaciones al vecino país.
Jorge Domene acudió a la reunión a Washington. (Especial)
Monterrey
El Gobierno de Nuevo León inició gestiones ante el Gobierno de Estados Unidos para intentar empujar el… Read more »
La Opinion Autoridades se reunieron ayer para ver los puntos de lado estadounidense
Salida será de Oklahoma, y San Antonio, se prevé como parada
Washington— Autoridades de Texas y México se mostraron optimistas ayer por el avance de la eventual construcción de un tren de alta velocidad de pasajeros… Read more »
