Press Releases
November 23. 2011
November 15, 2011
Austin-- On Veteran's Day, Rep. Doggett joined teachers at Eastside Memorial High School in Austin to praise the good work they are doing in the face of uncertainty and change that has become commonplace in Texas schools in the wake of about $4 billion in the State Legislature's budget cuts.
“Small businesses create two thirds of all new jobs
and we need to be working to help entrepreneurs create the 21st century jobs of
the future,” said Rep. Gary
Peters. “Fostering innovation in our
communities today will help our economy grow out of these tough economic times.
“Mr. Chairman, the objective that you mention in your opening statement of helping families deal with these great challenges that they encounter with a child, or children, with disabilities is a shared goal that we have. I also welcome efforts to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Supplemental Security Income – or SSI – program. This is a goal that we share.
October 26, 2011
October 13, 2011