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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.

Mar 30, 2009

there is a serious problem, not just for individuals, but for corporations using foreign subsidiaries to dodge their tax responsibilities.

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Mar 30, 2009

I'm quite hopeful with some of the progress. That progress alone isn't going to solve this problem, but is certainly a step in the right direction.

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Mar 30, 2009

I applaud your comments about fundamental fairness and inequity to American taxpayers and the way this jeopardizes our system.

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Mar 30, 2009

some proposals under discussion in Congress would incorrectly 'blacklist' the Isle of Man as an 'offshore secrecy jurisdiction' or a 'tax haven.'

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Mar 30, 2009

it's hard to get a precise number.

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Mar 30, 2009

Cooperation, not competition, is the solution to the offshore tax abuse problem.

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Mar 25, 2009

Just relying on the goodwill of polluters at home and abroad will not solve this program, is not a solution.

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Mar 25, 2009

We would be much better off using the tax system in trying to get these moneys back into the hands of people most directly affected.

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Mar 25, 2009

the cost of inaction, the economic cost, can be disastrous for our economy.

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Mar 25, 2009

Just say no or its companion, Just say higher taxes, or its cousin, Just say higher energy cost, is not a policy.

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Mar 17, 2009

I think that our taxpayers ought to be getting more money--more benefit from the dollars being spent there than we have.

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