El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar says she is initiating talks to try and move truck traffic away from the Bridge of the Americas. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed six bills Thursday related to border security. Recent negotiations to raise the debt limit have sparked concern about new rules that may prevent those in need from receiving federal aid. Asphalt plants across Texas operate with limited oversight. Experts say that allows communities to be exposed to harmful pollution.
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This program originally aired on June 8, 2023