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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, City of Laredo Mayor Raul G. Salinas welcomed newly appointed Customs & Border Protection Port Director Sidney Aki to City Hall today in an informal meet and greet, to introduce himself to Aki, as well as to reaffirm the City of Laredo’s commitment to working together to keep our border safe and
Courtesy Raul Leal, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and import specialists from Laredo port of entry recently seized a shipment of counterfeit wallets and radios valued at more than $551,000 that allegedly infringed on three trademarks recorded with CBP. A CBP officer selected an in-bond shipment containing wallets and radios
Courtesy Jose Borjon, Washington, D.C.– Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement yesterday after voting in support of S. 365 – Budget Control Act of 2011: “Americans and lawmakers alike embark on a shared sacrifice today. In order to protect our economy and the future of the nation, we move forward to secure increasing
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that Sidney Aki, previously the Assistant Director, Border Security, Detroit Field Office will serve as Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry. As Port Director for the Laredo Port of Entry, Aki will oversee the day-to-day operations of four international bridges processing passenger and commercial
Courtesy Congressman Henry Cuellar, If the United States defaults on its debt, American households pay the price One of the most obscure issues in Washington is the debt ceiling, and it has a long history. The latest budget showdown in this Congress is repeating the past by raising the debt ceiling in exchange for a
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry this week seized $167,000 in marijuana from a vehicle driven by a Piedras Negras , Mexico man, The seizure occurred on July 27, 2011 at Eagle Pass Bridge I. A CBP
Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEL RIO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry on Thursday seized marijuana valued at $150,000 during a routine examination of a vehicle driven by an East Texas woman. The seizure occurred on July 28, 2011 at Del Rio International Bridge
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, Washington D.C.: Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) released a statement in response to the debt ceiling vote last night. “A two-phase increase, like what was proposed, is simply one phase too many. It fails to allay the fears of our country defaulting on its obligation and would do permanent harm to
CONGRESSMAN CUELLAR: $9.8 MILLION IN USDA GRANTS FOR RURAL HOME REPAIR & PRESERVATION Funding available to weatherize and repair existing structures, install or improve plumbing or provide access to people with disabilities Washington, D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced this week that applications are being accepted for grants to eligible applicants to help low-
Courtesy Jose Borjon, 28th District of Texas – Congressman Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement this week after receiving notice Social Security field offices will be closing 30 minutes early each day beginning on August 15, 2011. “Seniors, retired and disabled workers depend on Social Security field offices to assist in card applications, benefits and other
