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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.

Jan 26, 2015

I am glad to hear that, but we have not achieved what the Administration said we would have.

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Jan 26, 2015

That is not practicing transparency, it is practicing secrecy.

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Jan 26, 2015

Why shouldn't all Members of Congress be able to get access with their secured staff, and take such notes as they may feel necessary in order to record where various trading partners are--or what position they are taking?

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Jan 13, 2015

Mr. Speaker, the Republicans offer a very clear immigration plan today: Deportation now. Deportation tomorrow. Deportation forever. They don't just want to roll back what the President has recently done with pro-family action; they would…

Congressional Record · 2015-01-13
Jan 12, 2015

Madam Speaker, today is a special day for San Antonio because our San Antonio Spurs are being recognized at the White House for their victorious season. We have, of course, already had many a celebration in San Antonio, but it is good to…

Congressional Record · 2015-01-12
Jan 6, 2015

Mr. Speaker, to those who have wondered, what would be the top priority of this Republican-controlled Congress? What would they do on day one? Well, now we know. It is deception, what some could even rightly call tax fraud, since this…

Congressional Record · 2015-01-06
Dec 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker, this bill puts a big bow on a holiday gift for the Wall Street contributors who get special treatment in the provisions of this bill. Once again, here in the holiday season, it is all about stuffing the silk stockings. These…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-11
Dec 4, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the public lands provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act that we are considering this morning. This is important to the security of all of our country, even if there are some provisions with…

Congressional Record · 2014-12-04
Sep 18, 2014

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are shutting down this House early today, and they are shutting it down with the same happy talk and tax cut hocus pocus that they began this Congress with 21 months ago, last January…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-18
Sep 18, 2014

I am for--and I know the gentleman is for--a pro-growth, pro-job creation set of government policies that focus on workforce development, on having the research in medicine and technology not only to find cures but to produce another round…

Congressional Record · 2014-09-18

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