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Sunday, June 09, 2013  The search for a Rio Grande Valley marine who was reportedly kidnapped in Mexico is getting a boost from lawmakers in Washington DC.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Through sickness and health Victor and Martha Portales have stood by each other.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Immigration will be the topic of discussion of a Tuesday morning forum with three congressmen at the University of Texas at Brownsville.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Action 4 News is teaming up with Congressmen Filemon Vela, Ruben Hinojosa and Chicago Congressman Luis Guiterrez to host forum to discuss

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Drought conditions in the Rio Grande Valley are so bad, lawmakers are calling it a major issue with communities along the border running out of water.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The Legislative Tour 2013 made its rounds in Cameron and Willacy County.  It's an opportunity to show legislators from other states, why federal money is important in helping the Valley grow.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The 113th Congress has been sworn in and now it's time for lawmakers to get down to business and find solutions to the problems our country is facing. This year, Rep. Filemon Vela is representing the newly created District 34 over on Capitol Hill.  The congressman joined Action 4 Sunrise on Thursday, Jan. 10 to discuss an array of topics.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012 

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Democrat Filemon Vela has been elected to Congress out of a new U.S. House district in South Texas.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  It was a night filled with hard-hitting questions and clear responses from candidates running for Congress in the November election.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Many candidates running for office joined delegates and elected leaders at the Republican National Convention in Tampa this week, hoping to garner some support from party heavy weights.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Attorney Filemon Vela has won the Democratic nomination for an open South Texas congressional seat.

Monday, July 16, 2012  With their bags packed and ready to cheer for their candidates, 60 Rio Grande Valley democrats boarded a bus in Harlingen headed for San Antonio.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  For most the race for congress and the opportunity to become the first representative for newly formed District 34 is over.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Both Democrats and Republican are headed to runoffs in the U.S. Congress District 34 race but it's still not entirely clear which candidates.