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Laredo committee members say D.C. trip raised profile but did not secure immediate bridge funding
Summary
Members who attended the City of Laredo’s legislative trip to Washington, D.C., described broad engagement with federal agencies and legislators but said the trip did not result in immediate grant or appropriations awards.
Members of the Port of Entry Advisory Committee who attended the city’s Washington, D.C., legislative trip reported that the delegation met with federal and international offices but did not return with immediate funding commitments.
Committee members said the delegation — which included city, county, chamber and private-sector representatives — met with U.S. Department of Transportation staff, U.S. Customs and Border…
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