Articles Archive for 2 July 2010
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Craving Steak? Visit Mariscos El Pescador today and enjoy a juicy cut of steak cooked to your liking served with two sides and a roll starting at only $6.99. Lunch Specials at El Pescador start at only $4.99 and are served Monday – Friday from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch specials include Fried Fish, Filete a La Mexicana, al Mojo de Ajo, a La Mantequilla, a La Veracruzana, and a La Diabla the same entrees are also available with Shrimp. Call ahead of time and ask about their weekend entertaiment …
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Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
Funding for Border Patrol, ICE Agents and Local Law Enforcement
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that $701 million in emergency funding for the nation’s southern border passed the House late Thursday as part of a larger emergency spending measure to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The funding will allow for the deployment of 1,200 new Border Patrol agents between the ports of entry along the U.S. Mexico border and also includes $201 million for Justice Department programs that support local law enforcement.
“This …
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Courtesy Will Krueger,
(AUSTIN) — Senator Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, was appointed today (Wednesday) by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting. The 11-member committee is composed of seven Republicans and four Democrats and is charged with drawing new congressional, legislative, and State Board of Education districts.
”I am delighted that Lt. Gov. Dewhurst appointed me to serve on this important committee,” Senator Zaffirini said. “It is not only a great responsibility, but also a wonderful opportunity to serve our district and our state.”
Redistricting customarily occurs every 10 years, …
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Courtesy Ashley Patterson,
President Sets Specific Deadline for Agreement
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (CPTC), released the following statement in response to the President’s commitment to resolve outstanding issues with the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) by November. Earlier this spring, Congressman Cuellar and the CPTC hosted bipartisan trade talks on Capitol Hill with South Korea Ambassador to the United States Han Duk-soo.
“The Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus remains dedicated to promoting trade as a tool to spur economic growth and job …
