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Speech by Congressman Reyes at the December 2008 Naturalization Ceremony in El Paso
Dec 18, 2008
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Congressman Silvestre Reyes
Naturalization Ceremony
December 18, 2008 – 11:00 a.m.
El Paso Convention Center
Thank you for inviting me to be a part of this very special occasion. I am honored to be one of the first to congratulate each of you on becoming an American citizen and part of a c...
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REYES STATEMENT ON THE APPOINTMENT OF GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON AS COMMERCE SECRETARY
Dec 3, 2008
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Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-El Paso) today released the following statement on President-elect Obama’s nomination of Governor Bill Richardson as Commerce Secretary:
"Governor Bill Richardson brings unparalleled experience in foreign policy, international trade, and economic development that...
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REYES STATEMENT ON NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED TODAY BY PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
Dec 1, 2008
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House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman, Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) today released the following statement on the announcement of President-elect Obama's latest appointments to his Cabinet:
"We need new approaches to national security, which include all the levers of American power...
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U.S. must invest in land ports of entry
Dec 1, 2008
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Recently, I joined Customs and Border Protection in announcing new expanded hours at two of our ports of entry. To help relieve bridge congestion and wait times, the Stanton Street Bridge now opens two hours earlier on weekends at 8:00 a.m., and the cargo lane at the Ysleta port of entry is now ope...
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New SBA position in El Paso will help small business secure federal contracts
Nov 21, 2008
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Last month, I was proud to announce that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has agreed to hire an El Paso-based Procurement Center Representative (PCR). The PCR is a federal position in the SBA responsible for developing and implementing plans to increase the share of federal contracts awarded ...
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Oct 29, 2008
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STATEMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE SILVESTRE REYES (TX-16)
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FOR THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
HEARING ON INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE
OCTOBER 29, 2008
I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Oberstar and Ranking Member Mica for holding...
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Reyes Announces Extended Hours at Local Ports of Entry
Oct 7, 2008
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Congressman Silvestre Reyes today announced that starting this weekend the operating hours at the Stanton Street Bridge will be longer. Normal weekday hours will be in effect on weekends as well. The port will open at 8 a.m. and close at 12 midnight.
"This modification will help relieve traffic ...
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U.S. HOUSE PASSES EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT
Oct 3, 2008
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Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-El Paso) today joined a bipartisan majority in passing legislation to bring stability to the nation's troubled financial system. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) will restore liquidity to U.S. financial institutions to help prevent Wall Stre...
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REYES ANNOUCES $750,000 FEDERAL GRANT FOR EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oct 1, 2008
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Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-El Paso) today announced that the Department of Education's Advanced Placement Incentive Program has awarded $749,196 to the El Paso Independent School District. The funds will support tutoring and teacher development programs at 11 high schools to increase the number ...
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Reyes announces $500,000 federal grant for El Paso Juvenile Probation Department, Border Children's Mental Health Collaborative, and Child Protective Services
Sep 29, 2008
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Today Congressman Silvestre Reyes announced that the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention will award $500,000 to El Paso (OJJDP). The OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and v...
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