Obama Gets Delay of Fort Hood Probe Nov 19, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, chairman of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said that the NSC had taken over the briefings "due to the high visibility of the issues surrounding the tragic event at Fort Hood," and that Democratic leaders agreed to postpone any congressional action on the shootings. "This is a somewhat complicated case," the Texas Democrat said of the Nov. 6 rampage, attributed to Army Maj. (Newsmax)
Ft. Bliss Honors Vets, Naturalized Troops Nov 15, 2009
Major General Howard Bromberg, the commanding general at Ft. Bliss, came up with the idea along with U.S. Representative Silvestre Reyes. "The Vietnam veterans, particularly in El Paso, they're very supportive of all our troops who come and go everyday, and so we felt it was appropriate to set aside a day during this week of celebrating veterans service, to recognize those Vietnam veterans," said Bromberg. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Smart Grid Technology One Step Closer To El Paso Oct 28, 2009
Silvestre Reyes announced Tuesday the Department of Energy will award El Paso Electric more than $1 million to support the development of the technology. The money comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and Reyes says the technology could not only save money for customers but help reduce harmful emission levels. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Area Veteran Must Travel Out-Of-State For Care Oct 9, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, said first a study needs to completed, showing a large veteran base in the area. In the mean time, Reyes said the partnership with William Beaumont Army Medical Center is being strengthened. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Olympics In El Paso? Oct 3, 2009
Silvestre Reyes thinks about our town landing an Olympic bid. "You know, it may not happen in our lifetime, but I think that El Paso is the center of the 2,000 mile border region with Mexico. Why not El Paso?" said Reyes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Military Personnel Banned From Texting While Driving Oct 3, 2009
"It's a good place to start," said U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas). "Because he has the authority to do that by executive order for federal employees, and I hope cities and states follow with that because it creates, I think, a safer community.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Health Plan Should Not Include Illegal Immigrants, President Says Sep 21, 2009
Silvestre Reyes in El Paso. Some El Pasoans were concerned about the plan covering illegal immigrants, while others were concerned about how it would get paid for. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Secretary Of Labor Visiting El Paso Sep 8, 2009
Silvestre Reyes said U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis will visit El Paso later this month. Reyes described Solis as a "champion for middle class families and workers rights.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Border Patrol Flag Flies On Space Shuttle Discovery Sep 6, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. -KFOX News Weekend Anchor/Reporter. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Displaced Workers Storm City Hall, Request Help Sep 4, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas. About 50 employees and supporters stormed into city hall and spoke to Cook, then moved on to Reyes downtown offices. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Reyes Health Care Meeting Heats Up In El Paso Aug 23, 2009
Silvestre Reyes (D-El Paso), spent the afternoon in Southcentral El Paso at a town hall meeting, fielding question about the health care plan that the Obama administration is proposing. Reyes fielded several questions from some attending who asked if he would trade in his health care plan for the one the Obama administration is proposing. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Reyes Hosts Town Hall Meeting Over Radio Aug 14, 2009
Silvestre Reyes is in El Paso inviting people to join the discussion in a town hall meeting, but the meeting's not happening the way it is in other cities ... Do you agree with Congressman Silvestre Reyes' decision to hold the healthcare reform meeting over the phone. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Europe Bids Adieu to Recession Aug 14, 2009
Silvestre Reyes from Texas said. The leads locally, with news that the Department of Justice has been investigating since December. (Slate)
ONLY ON KFOX: Danny Olivas Speaks Exclusively With KFOX In Houston Aug 14, 2009
Do you agree with Congressman Silvestre Reyes' decision to hold the healthcare reform meeting over the phone. Yes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sun Bowl Gets New Look Aug 14, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. KFOX Weekend Assignments Editor/Associate ProducerSun Bowl Stadium is getting a $500,000 upgrade. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Former Douglas mayor likes Obamas strategy Aug 13, 2009
Silvestre Reyes of Texas. Both Napolitano and Reyes are working with Congress to put illegal immigrants in the United States on a path toward legality. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Congressman Reyes Answers Questions About Corruption Aug 11, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, what the government is doing to stop it. "We do a full background check on individuals. Every chief, and I can say that because I was chief for over 12 years; every chief looks for these kinds of issues," said Reyes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Most panel Republicans to oppose Sotomayor Jul 28, 2009
Solomon Ortiz and Silvestre Reyes, and Colorado Rep. John Salazar. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Border fence divides many, as Giffords stance shows Jul 23, 2009
Silvestre Reyes of Texas, who served in the U.S. Border Patrol for more than 26 years and retired as a sector chief for the area between McAllen and El Paso. He also chairs the House Select Committee on Intelligence. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
* US on brink of probe into Bush staff Jul 21, 2009
I intend to make this investigation fair and thorough, said the committees chairman, Texas congressman Silvestre Reyes late on Friday night. The moves reveal a long-awaited desire by elements of the administration of US President Barack Obama and Democrat-controlled Congress to examine alleged abuses of power by Bush officials. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
U.S. House panel to probe into CIA's killing program Jul 18, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, a Democrat from Texas who chairs the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, said in a statement that the investigation will determine if it was illegal for the CIA to conceal the program from the Congress. He argued that according to the law, the CIA should inform boththe House and Senate intelligence committees about significant intelligence programs like the assassination program. (Xinhuanet, China)
AP: House Wants CIA Docs on Hit Squad Plan Jul 15, 2009
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes, a Texas Democrat, is expected to decide as early as this week whether to press ahead with a full investigation into the CIA operation. Panetta told Congress on June 24 that he had canceled the effort to kill al Qaeda leaders with hit teams soon after learning about the operation. (CBS News)
House Democrats likely to alter intel bill Jul 10, 2009
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, said that in one case the CIA outrightly lied to his committee. Panetta has ordered a senior officer to conduct an internal investigation and to find ways to keep Congress better informed, according to an official familiar with the matter. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
House Democrats: CIA Misled Congress Jul 10, 2009
Exactly what actions Panetta disclosed to the House Intelligence Committee on June 24 is unclear, but committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes, a Texas Democrat, said the CIA outright lied in one case. "These notifications have led me to conclude that this committee has been misled, has not been provided full and complete notifications, and (in at least one case) was affirmatively lied to," Reyes wrote to Michigan Rep. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Homeland Security Grants Approved For El Paso Jun 5, 2009
Silvestre Reyes announced the grants Thursday. The grants are part of the Department of Homeland Security's Operation Stonegarden program. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Pelosi: I'm Not Talking About CIA Allegation May 23, 2009
Panetta acknowledged in a May 6 letter to House Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, that the CIA's list may not be completely accurate. "In the end, you and the committee will have to determine whether this information is an accurate summary of what actually happened," Panetta wrote. (Newsmax)
New Passport Agency Coming To El Paso May 21, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas. "But the important thing is that we're getting it.". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Community Angry Over ASARCO Cleanup Payment May 12, 2009
"They've been here 100 years but they don't want to pay for the 100 years of damage that they are going to do in the future, said Ed Soto, of Central El Paso.Soto was furious after he learned that the defunct ASARCO Co., as it stands now, is only slated to hand over $52 million dollars in a bankruptcy settlement to clean up and knock down the El Paso smelter.U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes also attended the meeting and expressed his concerns."We're not satisfied that we were adequately represented in... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
CIA docs vague on Pelosi, interrogations May 9, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
County Courthouse Passport Office Closed -- Sort Of May 7, 2009
Silvestre Reyes and he said as far as he knows, that will not be pushed back. Copyright 2009 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Some El Pasoans Not Concerned About Swine Flu Apr 29, 2009
"Because of the incubation period it's hard to pinpoint, but we do have the protocal in place for the people at the border, said Congressman Harry Teague, D-N.M. Teague said his office gets briefed daily on the swine flu issue.There are no confirmed cases of swine flu in El Paso or New Mexico but some people crossing the border were wearing masks Tuesday. However, Custom and Border Protection officers were not."It should concern everyone, including CBP, said Congressman Silvestre Reyes, D-El... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Proposed Army Budget Cuts May Hurt Ft. Bliss Apr 8, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- Congressman Silvestre Reyes expressed concerns about possible cuts at Fort Bliss based on the Defense Departments new budget proposal. "We continue to see a tremendous growth at Fort Bliss, its an integral part of the national security of this country, and I just want to make sure we're protected, Reyes said.The budget proposal includes cuts to a number of programs planned that were planned grow Fort Bliss, including a program called Grow The Force and a technology program... (KFOXTV.com, TX)
U.S. Rep. Reyes Discusses Progress With Mexican President Mar 28, 2009
Silvestre Reyes and two other top national security chairmen, Ike Skelton and Howard Berman, met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon in Mexico City, Friday. The meeting lasted an hour and 25 minutes and focused on Mexico's progress and the fight against the violent drug cartels. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
More Feds Headed To Border Mar 19, 2009
Co-sponsors of the bill are Henry Cuellar, Texas; Bob Filner, California; Gene Green, Texas; Ruben Hinojosa, Texas; Silvestre Reyes, Texas; Chet Edwards, Texas; Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona; Raul Grijalva, Arizona; and Solomon Ortiz, Texas. According to officials, El Paso is not in the plans, thus far. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Immigration Reform Tour Stops In El Paso Mar 14, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. Posted: 8:52 pm MDT March 13, 2009Updated: 9:36 pm MDT March 13, 2009. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Drug War Has Texas Lawmakers Demanding Action Mar 10, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-El Paso, are calling for action from President Obama. Last week, Cornyn asked the president to see the violence firsthand, saying no resource should be spared when it comes to protecting Texans living along the border. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Geraldo Rivera: Violence In Juarez Attracts National Attention Mar 9, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, and Mayor John Cook all joined Rivera live on his show, which focused on the drug war in Mexico. Ive reported on this story about Mexicos problem with drug cartels and violence and kidnapping many times over the years, but it has never been a crisis of this urgent proportion where it really becomes worldwide news. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Immigration Debate Heats Up In El Paso Mar 3, 2009
Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, also supports the campaign. The next meeting will be hosted on March 13, and will allow immigrants to give testimony about how the current immigration laws are impacting them and their families. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Help Planned To Stop American Guns Going To Mexico Feb 28, 2009
Silvestre Reyes told KFOX he has been working hard to stop the growing violence, as the bloody drug wars have claimed over 6,000 Mexicans last year, thousands of them in Juarez. "I think its vitally important to our own national security to help Mexico and the Calderon administration address the drug cartels, Reyes said. "People are concerned for the potential of spill over violence. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Ramos' Attorney Discusses Possibility Of Pardon Feb 18, 2009
Silvestre Reyes about it at a press conference, he hadnt even heard news of the agents' release, but he did address the possibility. Whether or not they get a pardon will be determined towards the end of this administration, the Obama administration, said Reyes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
House Democrats Ask For Halt Of Work On Border Fence Feb 12, 2009
Solomon Ortiz, Silvestre Reyes, Ruben Hinojosa, Ciro D. Rodriguez, and Henry Cuellar. The eight, in a letter to President Barack Obama, asked for a suspension of construction until an evaluation of border security operations by the new administration is finished. (KWTX.com, TX)
8 House Dems ask for border fence halt Feb 12, 2009
The Texas members include Solomon Ortiz, Silvestre Reyes, Ruben Hinojosa, Ciro D. Rodriguez, and Henry Cuellar. The Californians are Bob Filner and Susan Davis. (AZCentral -- News)
