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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, has joined some 50 House Democrats — including two others from Texas — who will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Friday as the 45th president of the United States.
Washington—Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), senior member of the Ways & Means Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Tax Policy, said he will not attend the Inauguration. He stated:
Jan. 03--The independent congressional ethics panel that was the target of House Republicans this week investigated a Central Texas congressman last year for possible ethics violations.
By Michael King
“Anybody need a courthouse?” was not exactly the question posed by the U.S. General Services Administration, but the U.S. government's (technically, the National Park Service) disused 1936 courthouse just happened to match the pressing needs of the Travis County justice system. This morning, the transfer was completed.
By Taylor Goldstein
After a failed bond referendum and months of uncertainty, at least some of Travis County’s court space woes may soon be behind it.
Putin’s Hack: What Difference Does It Make?
All the hack amounted to was to shine a light on the cynicism and arrogance of John Podesta and the mandarins of the left.
Dec. 15, 2016 3:35 p.m. ET
ICE agrees to announce big releases
By Jason Buch
Published December 13, 2016
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has agreed to give 24-hour notice before future large releases of families that will require assistance from San Antonio aid workers, according to people who attended a meeting with the agency over the weekend.
Following the unacceptable drop off of hundreds of asylum seekers last weekend, I went to work to ensure that this never happens again. I met with Mayor Taylor and other City officials, Jonathan Ryan with RAICES and faith leaders, who did a great job of working with the refugees, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. A constructive first step toward adequate notice, reasona