Courtesy Richard Pauza,  Laredo, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border Patrol agents conducting outbound operations at the Laredo Port of Entry this week encountered a vehicle spare tire that was filled with more than just air; it contained $349,035 in undeclared currency.  The currency seizure occurred on Tuesday, Nov. 3,

Courtesy Ashley Patterson,  Protects State Tort Reform Laws, Requires Performance Assessment and Government Accountability on All New Health Agencies  Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today announced that he has secured two major provisions in the final House version of health care reform. The measures were included in the Manager’s Amendment introduced Tuesday evening,

  Bill includes $44 Billion for Small Business Investments Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, a bill to make sweeping investments in the nation’s small businesses so they can expand hiring and save or create 1.3 million American jobs. “Small businesses are the backbone

Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Hidalgo County Judge Receives White House Appointment Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today released this statement following the White House announcement confirming Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas to serve as the new U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Region 7 Administrator: “For months we’ve anticipated this announcement and now it’s official.

  Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Encourages collaborative effort with local entities and CBP Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for the Coast Guard Authorization Act, a bill which approves Coast Guard programs for 2010 and includes a provision requiring the agency to conduct a mission analysis study to determine the Coast Guard’s presence

  Requires Department of Energy to determine how sun could power communities like Colonias Courtesy Ashley Patterson, Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for a sweeping solar energy technology bill which would direct the Energy Secretary to create a solar energy roadmap by conducting studies nationwide, including a study on how the

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  LAREDO — As the U.S.-Mexico border community prepares for the upcoming All Souls Day (Día de Los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items that are used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the

Courtesy Richard Pauza,  EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized 40 rounds of hidden rifle ammunition and seized nearly 28 pounds of cocaine valued at $888,000 in two separate, unrelated enforcement actions this week.  The latest seizure occurred on Oct. 15 at Bridge