Lloyd Doggett actually said...

"I am troubled that the original Republican budget resolution considered earlier this year in the House would have cut the Social Services Block Grant program by $1.7 billion to the states, eliminating..."

"These programs have been renewed, and have enjoyed bipartisan support in the past. And I hope that we can work together to extend and improve these services."

"In my home state of Texas, the Promoting Safe and Stable Families program has provided funds to help children in my home town in Travis County that are affected by substance abuse in the home."

"I am hopeful that we share not only that interest, but an interest in seeing that we put every taxpayer dollar to the most effective and efficient use possible to provide some of our most vulnerable c..."