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WHTI: Get Informed

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December 14, 2007 – 3:29 pm in Advocacy, Travel & Immigration 0 Comments

On Tuesday (December 11, 2007) the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) held a Regional Event in Nogales, Arizona on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), the forthcoming secure traveler program for cross-border travel. The one-day event highlighted upcoming changes for travel to Canada and Mexico for U.S. citizens, including the new proof of citizenship […]

GSA Administrator Presses for More Infrastructure at the Border

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December 13, 2007 – 12:14 am in Advocacy, Infrastructure, Border Tech 0 Comments

On Monday December 10, 2007, at the 2008 Homeland Security Outlook Conference in Washington, D.C. Lurita Doan, head of the General Services Administration outlined a strategy for her agency to move swiftly to improve infrastructure at our nation’s ports of entry (POE).
Administrator Doan communicated recent efforts by GSA to move forward in addressing issues […]

WHTI Event in Nogales - BTA Advocacy and Outreach in the Media

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December 11, 2007 – 7:28 am in Advocacy, Travel & Immigration, BTA in the News 1 Comment

For millions of U.S. citizens the cross-border travel experience is about to change. As of January 31, 2008, all U.S. citizens must present two forms of government issued identification, including proof of citizenship, upon entry at land and sea ports of entry. The new requirement builds toward full implementation of the Western […]

DHS Informs Public of New Document Requirements for Cross-Border Travel

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December 4, 2007 – 5:04 pm in Travel & Immigration 2 Comments

Today the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release with preliminary information regarding the pending new document requirement for travel at land ports of entry. The new document requirements will be implemented on January 31, 2008 and will replace the previous acceptable practice of oral declarations of citizenship when re-entering the […]

Senate Approves $3 Billion for Border Security & Border Fence

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October 8, 2007 – 11:25 pm in Advocacy, Legislation 0 Comments

Last week as part of the FY08 Defense Appropriations bill, the Senate adopted an amendment by Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to provide $3 billion in emergency spending for more border agents, completion of 700 miles of fencing along the southwest border, and procurement of cameras, ground-based radar and vehicle barriers. Senator Graham’s amendment passed […]

BTA Hosts Successful International Conference on Border Issues

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September 25, 2007 – 9:09 pm in Advocacy, Border News, BTA in the News 0 Comments

The Border Trade Alliance’s (BTA) 2007 International Conference: Border, Security, Impact? was held on Monday September 24th and Tuesday September 25th in Austin, Texas. The conference drew to a successful conclusion after having provided attendees with insight and information on the major issues affecting our international borders, commerce, trade, travel and security.
Among […]

BTA Grassroots Campaign on Border Wait Times

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September 19, 2007 – 6:11 pm in Advocacy, Legislation, Travel & Immigration 7 Comments

The Border Trade Alliance (BTA) wishes to alert you to a situation occurring at our land ports-of-entry that is having a serious, negative economic impact at the border and our nation. Recently Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents began checking and manually entering driver’s license information for a majority of drivers entering the […]

BTA Welcomes Start of U.S. DOT Pilot Program

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September 6, 2007 – 4:00 pm in Advocacy, Press Releases 1 Comment

September 6, 2007. 9:00PM EDT – PHOENIX, AZ. - The Border Trade Alliance (BTA), since its inception, has supported the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has resulted in significant economic growth throughout North America and especially in border communities along both of our international borders. The BTA has long supported efforts […]

Secure Freight: Challenges to balancing commerce and security

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August 2, 2007 – 3:19 pm in Border Tech, Import & Export 0 Comments

Last week Congress approved legislation adopting the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission. Included in the security measure is a requirement for all cargo bound for the United States to be screened for nuclear material prior to being loaded upon ships in foreign ports. Since 2003, all ships destined for the United States are […]

BTA Congressional Update

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July 16, 2007 – 3:26 pm in Legislation 0 Comments

The House and Senate continue to work to complete the FY08 appropriations bills. The House next week will continue work on the $660 billion Labor, Health and Human Services, Education bill and is also expected to complete the $31.6 billion Energy-Water spending bill that had been held up due to concerns over earmarks. The […]

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