Aug. 29: Rally Day in Austin (47) Sep 14, 2009
Congressman Lloyd Doggett was disgusted by the lies and inaction. When 20,000 Americans have their health insurance rescinded over a five-year period because they used it, the system is broken. (Boerne Star, TX)
American Youthworks grabs $1.4M in federal funding Sep 5, 2009
LLoyd Doggett, D-Texas. Melinda Wheatley, American YouthWorks acting CEO, said the workforce training center will enable the nonprofit to offer students hands-on training in energy technology. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Charlie Cook: Dem situation has 'slipped completely out of control'... Aug 21, 2009
So long Shelia Jackson Lee, Gene Green, Al Green, Johnson, Lloyd Doggett, Gonzales from San Antonio, Reyes from El Paso, and Hinojosa from Mercedes. Posted By: Dan from Texas | August 20, 2009 at 05:25 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Public Option Support Used as Fundraising Tool Aug 20, 2009
Lloyd Doggett and $1,273 for Rep. Albio Sires (N.J.). (Roll Call)
Small businesses queasy about health care proposal Aug 18, 2009
Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, say a public option will help small businesses in the long run. For many small businesses, the new Health Insurance Exchange will offer lower-cost, higher-quality coverage, Doggett said. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Swastika at Rep. Scott's office Aug 12, 2009
Two other Democratic congressman, Lloyd Doggett of Texas and Frank Kratovil of Maryland, were hanged in effigy by protesters opposed to President Barack Obama s health care reform. This kind of hate and racism is bubbling underneath the surface, Scott said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Pelosi Was Right: Healthcare Reform Opponents Displayed Swastikas Aug 11, 2009
Now this, see that sign, depicts Texas Democrat Lloyd Doggett as the devil, but to the left of that sign and you see the symbol of the murderous Nazi SS on a sign that says something to the effect Stop Socialism. You see another view of that same sign and notice we can see the man whos holding it up you discover hes holding a little girl on his shoulders as hes holding that sign. (Nebraska Statepaper)
N.C. Dem's Death Threat Over Health Care Aug 9, 2009
Lloyd Doggett, D-Tex. as he walks to his car. (CBS News)
Activists say no letup for health protests Aug 6, 2009
Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, said in a statement ... Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, includes footage of someone holding a sign showing Doggett with devil's horns; another shows Kagen shouted down at a forum at a library. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
The Protesters Democrats Love to Hate Aug 5, 2009
Lloyd Doggett is a still from a video of the event. Tags. (Slate)
Just Say No! Aug 5, 2009
The Member of Congress in question here is Lloyd Doggett of Texas. His district includes Austin which is so liberal that I was once quoted as saying there are more committed Communists in Travis County than there are left in the Kremlin. (Townhall.com)
Money from HUD will help find vets housing Jul 21, 2009
The city of Austin will get $583,843 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help put local veterans in homes they can afford, according to a statement from U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin). The grants, funded under the HUD-VASH program, combines HUD Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Pelosi's arm-twisting Jul 2, 2009
Lloyd Doggett, who had seemed to be leaning toward the bill during a Thursday night visit with Obama in the Oval Office but then infuriated the White House midday Friday by declaring the measure too weak on polluters to win his vote. An exasperated White House staffer told POLITICO it was stunning that he would ignore the wishes not just of his president but of his constituents and the country. (Yahoo News)
Sister cities conference set for August Jun 30, 2009
The conference agenda will include discussions keynoted by: Hope Andrade, Texas secretary of state; Rosalba Ojeda, consul general of Mexico; Lloyd Doggett, U.S. congressman; Daniel Llanes, local Texan artist; and Art Acevedo, city of Austin police chief. It will take place at the Sheraton Hotel on 701 East 11th Street. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Dems Present Hurdles... Jun 29, 2009
Lloyd Doggett announced during the debate his grudging support for the bill. "I'm not that enthusiastic about it," Mr. Doggett told his colleagues, but he hoped to influence the House-Senate negotiations on the final package. (The Drudge Report)
HOUSE PASSES 'GLOBAL WARMING' LEGISLATION... Jun 27, 2009
Democratic leadership attempted to protect their most vulnerable freshman by cajoling yes votes from more senior members such as Lloyd Doggett of Texas. Doggett announced his change of heart from strong objection earlier in the day during the final stage of the floor debate. (The Drudge Report)
DOT grant will fund Austin aiport upgrade May 23, 2009
Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, helped secure the funding as a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee. This grant builds on prior federal assistance to ensure a better, safer airport that will continue to attract new businesses to our community. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
GM: Government Motors Apr 7, 2009
"SPIRITS OF PAST That was former House Speaker Jim Wright stopping by the Capitol to greet his former congressional colleagues. Observed Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Texas Democrat: "This is a proud day for us to welcome a distinguished Texan who rose from Weatherford, Texas, to serve here with the legendary Sam Rayburn and then to preside over this chamber. " Indeed, the 86-year-old Mr. Wright served 34 years in the House and was speaker for two years until 1989, when a feisty Republican congressman... (Human Events Online)
Area road may get federal funds Mar 11, 2009
Local Congressman Lloyd Doggett announced that the Texas Department of Transportation has recommended that 930,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act be spent on road maintenance along U.S. Highway 90-A west of State Highway 71 near Altair. These funds will put all who drive along US 90-A on a smoother path and the jobs created by this much needed maintenance will take us another step along on the road to economic recovery, said Rep. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Textbook relief maybe on horizon for students Mar 6, 2009
Lloyd Doggett who provided the final provisions in the House of Representatives and gave it the green light to be in the stimulus plan. "Combined with proactive campus-based efforts already underway across the state of Texas to make course materials more affordable, the new tax credits will go a long way to help students succeed in school and in the economy," Hershman said. (The Battalion, TX)
LETTER: Republicans had chance to accept compromises Mar 4, 2009
Harry Potter wrote on Mar 3, 2009 5:50 PM:" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration supports legislation recently introduced in the U.S. Congress to crack down on tax havens, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Tuesday."Let me just start by saying that we fully support the legislation you referred to championed by your colleagues on offshore tax centers, and we look forward to working with you as part of the broader effort to address international tax evasion and... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Foreign tax havens targeted in U.S. bills Mar 3, 2009
" Three provisions have been added since last year to the Levin bill. One would classify U.S.-controlled foreign corporations as domestic for income tax purposes. Another would close an offshore tax dividend loophole that lets people dodge payment of U.S. taxes on U.S. stock dividends. The third provision would expand tax reporting requirements for passive foreign investment corporations. Similar legislation was introduced in the House by Texas Democrat Lloyd Doggett and more than 40... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
