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Department of Education to reject his improper request. As Rep. Doggett explains in an earlier statement, ' Texas still has the potential to access federal funds that the Department continues to hold for local
During four previous years, readers of the Austin Chronicle have named him “Best Elected Official,” and during another year he was named “Best Unsung Hero.” “With a number of able officials in Central Texas, this is tough competition. I am most appreciative,” said Doggett.
As I continue to listen and visit with families in Central Texas, I was pleased to participate in another town-hall meeting, this time at the National Night Out in Lockhart.
This video is a great illustration of the good work that both the Capital Area Food Bank and Boys and Girls Club do helping many local children get good, nutritious meals over the summer while school is out of session.
(Note: The first minute of this video has no sound, but my introduction and remarks begin shortly thereafter.) Attending a Groundbreaking for the groundbreaking visionaries, Ron and Carolyn Yokubaitis. They dreamed of the potential of Data Foundry and now they are expanding to this Data Ranch with careful planning and the dynamic team working for them.
When President Obama addressed thousands at UT this week, I appreciated his focus on making education more affordable for students and their families. This is certainly a concern on which we have complete agreement, even though we have differing views on some other major national issues. And I especially appreciated his comments on the near $14 billion “More Education” targeted tax cut, which
To see one of the best examples of why we need today’s hearing, you can view a brief ABC News investigative report by Jesse Drucker for Bloomberg News, by clicking here.
Congressman Doggett has been a long-time advocate of open government—of making all levels of government more accessible to the people they represent. As a Texas State Senator, he sought more public participation and open decision-making, as a Justice on the Texas Supreme Court, his work to make some of the workings of our justice system more open, won him a James Madison Award by the Freed
Congressman Doggett: Social Security at 75 years is More Important and More Necessary Now, Than Ever
There is every reason to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Social Security, but unfortunately resistance from various forces to Social Security has lasted more than 75 years and continues to this day—it just changes forms and tactics. Ensuring that our grandchildren have the same protection as our grandparents do today must remain a goal.