Citations with the tag: REYES, Silvestre
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- El Patriot.
Herrick, Thaddeus // Texas Monthly; Feb94, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p62Profiles Silvestre Reyes, sector chief of the Border Patrol at El Paso, Texas. Apprehension of illegal aliens with Operation Blockade; Protest by Mexican government; Criticism on his Hispanic heritage; Family background and career history; Attitude towards Mexico.
- From border patrol to Capitol Hill? Citizen Reyes runs for Congress.
LaFranchi, Howard // Christian Science Monitor; 12/5/95, Vol. 88 Issue 7, p3Profiles Sylvestre Reyes, who has announced his candidacy for the United States Congress from the district of El Paso, Texas in the 1996 elections. Major goals of Reyes; Seen as a moderate Democrat; His stand on the immigration issue.
- Attention: Congress acting sensibly.
Barone, Michael // U.S. News & World Report; 3/20/95, Vol. 118 Issue 11, p44Focuses on the issue of illegal immigration. Question of whether the new Republican Congress will use the furor over the issue to cut back sharply on legal immigration; Suggestion that Congress will likely target illegal immigration and provide for a new system of worker identification; The...
- The Spymaster.
Barone, Michael // Hispanic; Feb2007, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p10The article announces the appointment of Silvestre Reyes as chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee.
- Hype or hero?
Thorpe, Helen; Smith, Evan // Texas Monthly; Nov95, Vol. 23 Issue 11, p22Reports on Operation Hold the Line, a hard-line response to illegal immigration in El Paso, Texas, headed by Border Patrol sector chief Silvestre Reyes. Impact on the quality of life at El Paso; Unintended consequences; Reports of abuse.
- AUSA Recognizes Lawmakers Hunter and Reyes.
Thorpe, Helen; Smith, Evan // Army Magazine; Jul2008, Vol. 58 Issue 7, p8The article announces that Duncan Hunter and Silvestre Reyes have been recognized by the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA).
- Reflecting on the Past, Looking Toward the Future.
Thorpe, Helen; Smith, Evan // Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy; 2002/2003, Vol. 15, p3Interviews Silvestre Reyes, Hispanic Congressman representing the Democratic Party in Texas. Reason for running for the United States Congress; Role as chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Three most pertinent issues facing the Hispanic American voters.
- Nuclear Weapons: Preliminary Results of Review of Campaigns to Provide Scientific Support for the Stockpile Stewardship Program: GAO-05-636R.
Altose, Gene // GAO Reports; 4/29/2005, p1In 1992, the United States began a unilateral moratorium on testing nuclear weapons. Subsequently, in 1993, the President and the Congress directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a program to ensure the preservation of the United States' core intellectual and technical competencies...
- Expiration of the Protect America Act.
Altose, Gene // Congressional Digest; Mar2008, Vol. 87 Issue 3, p74Excerpts are presented from a speech by U.S. President George W. Bush on legislation governing electronic surveillance and a letter to Bush from Representative Sylvestre Reyes on the same issue.
- Reyes to the Bottom.
Beinart, Peter // New Republic; 12/25/2006, Vol. 235 Issue 26, p6The author reflects on the paucity of knowledge about the Middle-East among Americans, and how this leads to poor choices in foreign policy decisions. He cites the examples of Willie Hulon, head of the FBI's national security branch, and Silvestre Reyes, chairman-elect of the House Intelligence...
- House Select Committees.
Beinart, Peter // World Almanac & Book of Facts; 2008, p37An almanac entry for the members of the U.S. House Select Committees is presented. Legislator Silvestre Reyes is the chairman of the Permanent Committee on Intelligence and Peter Hoekstrai is a ranking member. Legislator Edward J. Markey is the chairman of the Committee on Energy Independence &...
- He Walks The Line.
Burka, Paul // Texas Monthly; Aug2006, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p16The article discusses the debate occurring in the U.S. Congress regarding illegal immigration and relates the views of Representative Silvestre Reyes, of El Paso, Texas, on the issue. According to Reyes, he figured that he would be able to get something done on immigration because of his...
- El Paso County Commissioners Vote to Halt Border Wall.
WILLIAMSON, RICHARD // Bond Buyer; 5/7/2008, Vol. 364 Issue 32875, p32The article discusses the controversy surrounding the construction of a border wall at the southern tip of Texas. It states that while federal funding has been announced for the construction, local government opposition has formed at the western end. El Paso County, Texas commissioners have...
- Asarco copper smelter could get ruling from Texas court this summer.
WILLIAMSON, RICHARD // Mining Engineering; Aug2007, Vol. 59 Issue 8, p24The article reports that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will conduct a hearing to decide the fate of Asarco's El Paso copper smelter as early as August 2007. According to the commission's spokeswoman, Andrea Morrow, the commission can either grant the permit, deny the permit, or...
- Time-out in the Drug War.
Elvin, John // Insight on the News; 04/02/2001, Vol. 17 Issue 13, p35Reports on the legislation introduced by Senator Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) and Representative Silvestre Reyes (D-Tex.) to the United States Congress to suspend the annual certification program that rates countries according to their cooperation in international efforts against illegal drugs. ...
- TEX-MEX.
Hamann, Carlos // New Republic; 4/15/96, Vol. 214 Issue 16, p14Focuses on former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Silvestre Reyes, who wants to represent El Paso, Texas in the U.S. Congress in the 1996 elections. Origin of the residents of El Paso; Efforts of Reyes to stop the onslaught of migrants into the city; Characteristics of Mexican Americans; Factors that...
- The Politics of Race.
Williams, Juan // Time International (South Pacific Edition); 7/2/2007, Issue 25, p16In this article, the author discusses how black and Hispanic politicians in the United States are subject to outdated stereotypes regarding their intelligence and competence. The author cites Hispanic state representative from Texas, Silvestre Reyes, as the politician whose intelligence and...
- The Politics of Race.
Williams, Juan // Time; 7/2/2007, Vol. 169 Issue 27, p26In this article, the author discusses how black and Hispanic politicians in the United States are subject to outdated stereotypes regarding their intelligence and competence. The author cites Hispanic state representative from Texas, Silvestre Reyes, as the politician whose intelligence and...
- SILVESTRE REYES.
Isikoff, Michael // Newsweek; 12/25/2006, Vol. 148 Issue 26, p62The article focuses on Democratic chairman of the House intelligence committee, Silvestre Reyes, one of "Newsweek's" people to watch in 2007. Reyes is a Vietnam veteran who was opposed to the Iraq war from the beginning. He told "Newsweek" that he isn't supporting a quick pullout from Iraq....
- Community College Alumni Leave Their Mark in Congress.
Orchowski, Peggy Sands // Community College Week; 8/14/2006, Vol. 18 Issue 26, p6The article features some U.S. legislators who graduated with associate degrees from a community college. They include Ike Skelton of Missouri, John Sweeney of New York, Sylvester Reyes of Texas and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida. Their career background and achievements are cited.
- Retired U.S. Generals and Admirals.
Orchowski, Peggy Sands // Congressional Digest; Feb2008, Vol. 87 Issue 2, p50A letter signed by 30 retired U.S. generals and admirals that was jointly addressed to Senator Jay Rockefeller and Representative Sylvestre Reyes on interrogation methods is presented.
- Should the U.S. Congress Pass H.R. 6061, the Secure Fence Act of 2006?
Orchowski, Peggy Sands // International Debates; Oct2006, Vol. 4 Issue 7, p6No abstract available.
- Richardson announces new and old backers.
Cusack, Bob // Hill; 6/15/2007, Vol. 14 Issue 72, p6The article reports that New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has announced at his campaign the support of four House members, including Representatives Mike Doyle, Solomon Ortiz, Gene Green and Silvestre Reyes, for his 2008 candidacy. Richardson has a total of seven endorsements from...
- Hastings Denied Top House Chairmanship.
Cusack, Bob // Jet; 12/18/2006, Vol. 110 Issue 24, p10The article discusses the selection process of the U.S. Congress Intelligence Committee chairman by the soon-to-be House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in 2006. Long time committee member and seven-term Florida U.S. congressman Alcee Hastings was rejected in favor of Silvestre Reyes, a Hispanic...
- Wall of Confusion.
Sweany, Brian D. // Texas Monthly; Mar2007, Vol. 35 Issue 3, p34An interview with Democratic Congressman Silvestre Reyes of El Paso, Texas is presented. When asked about the U.S. Secure Fence Act, he states that President George W. Bush has signed a spending bill that allocated $34.8 billion to homeland security and of that, $1.2 billion was allotted for a...
- SWE Holds Capitol Hill Day.
Perusek, Anne M. // SWE Magazine; Summer2011, Vol. 57 Issue 3, p22The article discusses the highlights of the Capitol Hill Day hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) with the theme "Diversity and Inclusion Fuels Innovation in STEM." Doctor Earnestine Pslamonds, senior program officer of the National Academy of Sciences, presented a summary of the...
- House Passes Amendment to Allow Troops to Patrol Border.
Perusek, Anne M. // Human Events; 6/28/2004, Vol. 60 Issue 22, p27Presents information on the reactions of several U.S. Representatives regarding an amendment passed by the U.S. House on May 19, 2004 which allows Homeland Security to deploy the U.S. military on U.S. borders to aid Border Patrol agents in capturing illegal aliens, terrorists and drug smugglers....
- THE RIGHT EAR.
Perusek, Anne M. // Human Events; 6/30/2003, Vol. 59 Issue 22, p23Discusses issues in politics in the U.S. Plan of the government of Nicaragua to implement a consular identification card system for its citizens in the U.S.; Information on a bill sponsored by Representative Elton Gallegly governing immigration; Effort of Representatives Jeff Flake, Jim Kolbe...
- EVANS & NOVAK.
Novak, Robert // Human Events; 12/11/2006, Vol. 62 Issue 42, p10The article focuses on issues related to the U.S. federal government. Representative Silvestre Reyes (D.-Tex.) has been selected as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee by House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.). It details the responses by Robert Gates, the nominated Secretary...
- WHITE HOUSE WEEK.
Knight, Danielle; Bedard, Paul; Pound, Edward T. // U.S. News & World Report; 12/11/2006, Vol. 141 Issue 22, p22The article presents news briefs on U. S. politics. Congressional Republicans are worried the President George W. Bush is too concerned about his legacy and will begin dealing with Democrats on domestic issues. House Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi is in trouble with Congressional Democrats for...
- The Chairman and the CIA Tapes.
Whitelaw, Kevin // U.S. News & World Report; 2/18/2008, Vol. 144 Issue 5, p14An interview is presented with the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Representative Silvestre Reyes. When asked he stated his concerns that Congress was not notified about the destruction of the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) videotapes showing harsh interrogation measures on...
- Out of the Running?
Isikoff, Michael // Newsweek; 12/4/2006, Vol. 148 Issue 23, p9This article reports that House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi is exploring compromise candidates to resolve the lobbying fight over who should chair the House intelligence committee. Pelosi has been warned that selecting Alcee Hastings could be a public relations nightmare due to his...
- A Bold Proposal on Immigration.
Miles, Jack // Atlantic Monthly (10727825); Jun1994, Vol. 273 Issue 6, p32The article focuses on the article "Mexico and California: The Paradox of Tolerance and Dedemocratization," by Jorge G. Casta�eda, which appeared in the book "The California-Mexico Collection." Casta�eda's article claims that the presence of an excluded Mexican population in California is...
