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Monthly Archives: January 2010

BTA calls for speedy confirmation hearing for CBP commissioner nominee

Published by Accounting.
January 25, 2010 – 4:48 am in Advocacy 0 Comments

The BTA recently wrote to the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and urged him and his committee to quickly consider the nomination of Alan Bersin, whom President Obama nominated to serve as the next commissioner of CBP.
Recent events have made clear that a CBP commissioner is critically needed.  In the last month alone we’ve seen […]

BTA concerned that new push for more air marshals could negatively affect CBP border inspectors

Published by Accounting.
January 25, 2010 – 4:32 am in Advocacy 0 Comments

The Border Trade Alliance (BTA) recently wrote to the Department of Homeland Security expressing concern that DHS’ legitimate desire to hire more air marshals could create new vulnerabilities and slow trade and travel along the land borders by hiring inspectors away from CBP.
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Nelson Balido Named New Border Trade Alliance President

Published by Policy.
January 11, 2010 – 7:42 pm in Advocacy, noteworthy, Press Releases 0 Comments

Leading border trade group taps former DHS division director

PHOENIX – The Border Trade Alliance (BTA) today announced that Nelson Balido has been hired as the organization’s new president.

Balido, who hails from San Antonio, has extensive experience in the public and private sectors.  His career […]

New Trade Alliance Chief Has New Focus

Published by Policy.
January 5, 2010 – 6:23 pm in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Legislation, Border News, BTA in the News 0 Comments

By Ed Shugert / El Paso Times
Posted: 12/20/2009 12:00:00 AM MST

EL PASO — Kathy Neal, director of trade compliance for A.O. Smith Corp., was named the 2010 chair of the Border Trade Alliance earlier this month.
A.O. Smith, which had $2.3 billion in revenues in 2008, manufactures electric motors and water heating equipment. The company […]

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