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Friday, April 19, 2013  People are starting to worry what will happen with Immigration Reform now that the two men identified as the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing are from a different country, but living in the U.S. legally.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Hoping to increase import and export activity with Mexico, Cameron County leaders made a $6 million investment at the Veteran's International Bridge - the only bridge in the county that processes commercial traffic.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  At a time when schools are scraping for more money, at the end of the week, Texas public schools will lose $67 million in federal funds.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  If congress fails to make a new budget deal before March 1 major cuts are headed our way.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection alone faces $754 million in cuts.

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.

Monday, July 16, 2012  If you see a few military helicopters overhead don't be alarmed, that's the word from Congressman Henry Cuellar.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Texas will take the biggest hit with the Border Patrol station closings.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  With daily gun battles continuing south of the border, many are wondering if Mexico's new president will favor legalizing drugs.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Action 4 News spoke to a U.S. Congressman and a drug cartel expert to find out what Mexico's presidential election results mean for the drug war and the Rio Grande Valley.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Texas Governor Rick Perry is calling the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Barack Obama's health care plan a "stomach punch to the American economy."

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  With only four days until the current 3.4 percent interest rate for student loans is set to expire, it appears the Senate is on track to pass an extension.

Monday, June 18, 2012  One Rio Grande Valley congressman took to national airwaves to blast President Barack Obama's policy change regarding illegal immigration.

Friday, June 15, 2012  The historic announcement President Barrack Obama made Friday afternoon has sparked interest in Valley congressmen, Blake Farenthold, Henry Cuellar and Ruben Hinojosa.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Should young adults ages 18 through 20 be able to purchase a handgun? Some of you might answer no, however one Brownsville man says "Yes, of course they should!"

Friday, May 25, 2012  A car bomb, that left eight Nuevo Laredo officers wounded, has Congressman Henry Cuellar calling for action saying this war isn't just Mexico's --it effects everyone.