U.S. House of Representatives

Representative Louise Slaughter Denounces Obama Trade Agreement with Colombia
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, today released the following statement condemning the Obama administration's agreement to a free-trade deal with Colombia.
Levin: Addressing Worker Rights, Violence and Impunity in Colombia a Work in Progress
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
"The Administration has achieved in its discussions with the Colombia government a number of important commitments to address serious issues regarding worker rights, violence and impunity, but more work needs to be done."
Statement on Proposed U.S.-Colombia Action Plan Agreement for the Free Trade Agreement
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
But the reason for this newfound concern is clear: No other nation in the world is as notorious as Colombia for murders, violence and threats targeting trade unionists.
Linda Sanchez: Colombia FTA Action Plan Doesn't Go Far Enough
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 00:00
Before Congress even considers a trade agreement with Colombia, Colombia must demonstrate that it is actually protecting labor unionists, human rights advocates, Afro-Colombians, and indigenous peoples.
Using Resources Effectively to Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry - Stopping the Illicit Flow of Money, Guns and Drugs
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 00:00
Without a strong and growing economy on the border, we cannot have a growing national economy or achieve our security goals.
Using Resources Effectively to Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry - Stopping the Illicit Flow of Money, Guns and Drugs
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 00:00
CBP is responsible for protecting more than 3,900 miles of border with Canada and 1,900 miles of border with Mexico, and 2,600 miles of shoreline.
The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
I would like to highlight several points that I believe are key to understanding what is taking place across from our southern border.
The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
The illicit drugs, money and weapons that fund and arm criminal organizations operating along the Southwest Border are part of a complex, interconnected system of illicit pathways and transnational criminal organizations that span the globe.
The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
My purpose today is to compare and contrast the Merida Initiative (MI) with Plan Colombia (PC), and to identify relevant policy lessons.
The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 00:00
Over the past year the increase in violence by the Mexican Drug Cartels has expanded to include more brutal forms of violence and deaths of civilians and political leaders.

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