Lloyd Doggett
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Lloyd Alton Doggett is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 35th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Texas's 10th congressional district from January 4, 1995, to January 3, 2013. Throughout his career, Doggett has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic justice, advocating for policies that support working families and promote social equity.
Jun 24, 2015
the block-headed approach of giving States like Texas that are rejectionist States, that have rejected the Affordable Care Act...
Jun 24, 2015
when Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty, he got underway programs that have changed the lives of millions of Americans for the better.
Jun 23, 2015
I want to begin by commending the National Association of Manufacturers, the Business Roundtable, the Alliance for Competitive Taxation, and the National Retail Federation for speaking out this week against repatriation as a means of…
Jun 23, 2015
These various repatriation proposals are certainly a loser for the United States Treasury.
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Speaker, ``Asleep at the Wheel'' is a great Texas swing band, but it is a horrible philosophy for trade law enforcement. Reject this rule; help us get a better trade policy; protect American families; and advance our economy. We can do…
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Speaker, in Washington we never seem to lack for self-certified smart people. They are the folks who know what is best for you and your family. While they, today, are insisting on railroading through this fast- track trade deal--and…
Jun 18, 2015
Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas will state his inquiry.
Jun 18, 2015
Mr. Speaker, my inquiry: In the underlying bill, is there anything to prevent taxpayers from having to pay out hundreds of millions of dollars for the privilege of enforcing the very laws that the gentleman from Texas says this agreement…
Jun 18, 2015
First, we were all on the fast track, then the slow track with postponement into July, and now we are back on rush-hour scheduling, being told that fast track, which has been mangled in the meantime with new changes, has to be approved by…
Jun 16, 2015
Friday, this House sent a strong message to the Fast- Trackers: Not so fast. Forty-eight hours ago, Republican leaders were telling the world that, at this moment, we would be voting to approve Fast Track; but now, the Fast-Trackers have…
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