STATE NEWS
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, President Obama renews commitment to continue rebuilding the nation’s economic strength Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released the following statement following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress: “Tonight, the President renewed his commitment to continue rebuilding the nation’s economic strength. By doing so,
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry working amid chilly temperatures Thursday seized alleged liquid cocaine contained within six liter bottles of beer during a routine examination. The seizure occurred on Jan. 20 at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge .
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 during the busy Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend kept their eyes sharp and seized alleged cocaine valued at $1.7 million in a vehicle driven by a local man. The seizure
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, WASHINGTON, DC – In the spirit of bipartisanship, Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Michael McCaul (R-TX-10) will sit side-by-side next Tuesday as President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address. “For the sake of those we represent, we must work hand in hand,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This is
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 on Monday utilized their inspection skills and seized alleged cocaine valued at $2.2 million in a vehicle driven by a local woman. The seizure occurred on Jan. 10 at the Camino
Courtesy Ashley Lopez, Constitutional Amendment that Requires Balanced Budget WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) announced that he has filed his first bill of the 112th Congress, HJ Res. 10, which calls for a Constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget. This bill requires Congress to produce a balanced budget every
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that Gene Garza will serve as Acting Director, Field Operations for Laredo Field Office and Joe Uribe will serve as Acting Port Director, Laredo Port of Entry. The changes in leadership follow the retirement of Director, Field Operations Leticia Moran on Dec. 31
Courtesy Lesley Lopez, major increase in SERVICE INDUSTRY jobs WASHINGTON D.C.- Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX 28) applauded today’s Labor Department announcement of a dramatic drop in the national unemployment rate, which fell from 9.8 to 9.4 percent in December 2010, the largest drop in 19 months. The unemployment rate in Texas continued to
Courtesy Eddie Zavala, Job creation, deficit reduction, and strengthening the middle class his top priorities Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (Texas 28th District) was sworn into his fourth two-year term in the United States Congress. “These last several years have been extremely challenging for Texas families,” Congressman Cuellar said. “It’s crucial
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry maintained their vigilance this New Year’s weekend and seized more than a ton of marijuana hidden in a commercial truck. The seizure occurred on Dec. 31 at the World Trade Bridge . A CBP officer referred
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