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| Border News, Notes and Commentary |
Bill to expand NADBank projects holds potential to make big impact for border
Congress and the White House don't have to look far for inspiration for how to finance infrastructure. There's already a bank making a positive difference in infrastructure development that, with a legislative tweak here and there, can be even more impactful: the North American Development Bank. Read more.
Congress, administration can boost economy with commitment to trade facilitation
More than 50 million Americans work for companies that engage in international trade, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. If you're for job creation, then you should be for trade. Read more.
Creative solutions can help move cargo across Peace Bridge, serve as model elsewhere
The BTA earlier this year adopted a position of support for a plan that we believe can help move Peace Bridge commercial traffic more securely and efficiently, while addressing law enforcement and constitutional concerns that have derailed previous attempts to overcome capacity challenges at the bridge. Read more.
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BTA supports Cornyn legislation to increase border personnel
"The Border Trade Alliance applauds Sen. Cornyn for his commitment to ensuring that our international borders with Canada and Mexico have the personnel necessary to process legitimate cross-border trade and travel securely and efficiently," Border Trade Alliance Chairman Sam Vale said. Read more.
BTA letter to House Financial Services Committee touting support for NADBank reform bill
The BTA is supporting H.R. 2216, a bill introduced by Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas) that would allow the North American Development Bank to assist in the financing of projects beyond those related to wastewater treatment and water quality. Read more.
BTA makes renewed call for inclusion of Coordinated Border Infrastructure fund in next highway bill
With the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee beginning work on its version of the next highway reauthorization, the BTA in August ed a letter to the committee once again calling for the inclusion of the Coordinated Border Infrastructure fund, which state departments of transportation can use to fund trade efficiency projects within 100 miles of an international border. Read more.
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About the Border Trade Alliance
Founded in 1986, the Border Trade Alliance (BTA) is a grassroots, non-profit organization that serves as a forum for participants to address key issues affecting trade and economic development in North America. Working with entities in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the BTA advocates in favor of policies and initiatives designed to improve border affairs and trade relations among the three nations.
Our mission is to initiate, monitor and influence public policy and private sector initiatives for the facilitation of international trade and commerce through advocacy, education, issue development, research and analysis, and strategic planning.
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Two Mexican trucking companies may soon get OK from feds to operate in U.S. Houston Chronicle, Sept. 2, 2011
What's different about the border economy? Texas Tribune, Sept. 1, 2011
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| Nelson Balido
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Policy and Communications
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