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Not Time for “Business as Usual”

August 16, 2017

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee Ranking Member responded to President Trump’s remarks yesterday and Rep. Kevin Brady’s Republican tax-writing retreat taking place at Rancho del Cielo in California, today. Rep. Doggett said:

Rep. Doggett on Texas Redistricting Ruling

August 15, 2017

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statement after a panel of three federal judges issued a ruling on the 2013 Texas congressional maps:

Koch Brothers Prepare for Main Event

July 31, 2017

Washington, D.C.— Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee Ranking Member responded to the Koch network launching a multi-million dollar campaign to promote tax cuts. They kickoff their latest push at the Newseum today with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and continue thereafter with a conference: Rep. Doggett said:

“Democracy worked – slowly, painfully, with not a vote to spare”

July 28, 2017
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

‘Deep Six’ Republican Superrich Sequel

July 27, 2017
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the Republican “Big Six” released a joint statement on taxes.

“Instead of a wall, build a bridge of opportunity”

July 27, 2017
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Democrat on the House Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee spoke on the House Floor today in support of the immigrant community and against Rep. John Carter’s amendment to the Republicans’ so-called “Security Minibus” Appropriations bill, which would begin funding the Trump border wall.

Republicans Proceed into the Great Unknown Called “Trouble”

July 25, 2017
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to officially begin debate on their bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which would result in millions more Americans becoming uninsured.

Rep. Doggett Calls Out Republican Efforts to Undermine Consumer Protections

July 25, 2017
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee calls out Republican efforts to give a parting gift to big banks before the House adjourns for the August district work period.

U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett Will Hold 5th Town Hall for Constituents

July 14, 2017
Austin, Texas — This Sunday, July 16, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett will host a health care town hall to hear stories and answer questions from constituents about how they are impacted by Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Doggett will be joined by Texas-based health care advocacy groups, including Children’s Defense Fund, Cover Texas Now, Texans with Disabilities Coalition, ADAPT, Indivisible Austin, Young Invincibles, and the Center for Public Policy Priorities.

Rep. Doggett Supports Small Businesses in Tax Policy Subcommittee Hearing

July 13, 2017
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, offered the following opening statement during its hearing on tax reform and small businesses.

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