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Rivard Report: Eastside Education and Training Center Promises Workforce Development

November 3, 2016

U.S. Rep Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) commended the efforts for their interruption of the poverty cycle. He pledged his support to seeing the “dollars continue to flow” to the center as a pathway to the middle class for Eastside parents and their children. Many times when students grow up around chronic unemployment, the skills they learn have less to do with gaining and keeping a job, and more to do with survival along the margins. Parents who find themselves perpetuating that cycle often want better for their children.

Rivard Report: Eastside Dreamers, Councilman Warrick Head to Washington, D.C.

November 2, 2016

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) will be waiting at the Capitol to greet them. The students also will tour various Smithsonian museums, though the African American History Museum is fully booked for months in advance. Swart is hoping they can find a way to make a visit happen.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett joins HUD Secretary Julian Castro, SAHA, and Local Leaders to Dedicate the East Meadows Community

October 20, 2016

La Prensita: SAHA unveils enhanced mixed-income housing on the East Side

By Christina Acosta

Posted October 19, 2016

The East Side of San Antonio continues to provide the necessary resources needed for the community to improve, including one major step to create affordable housing.

Rep. Doggett joins neighbors for the Austin AIDS Walk

October 17, 2016

I joined Paul Scott and the great staff of AIDS Services of Austin at their annual AIDS Walk Austin I attend this walk every year firmly believing that with our many small steps, we can make great strides. We walk to support our brothers, sisters, friends and neighbors who are living with HIV or AIDS. We lift our feet to lift their hearts.

KSAT: Doggett: Hot air balloon industry needs oversight; 'Many lives in danger'

October 17, 2016

By Isis Romero

Posted October 7, 2016

SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett on Friday criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for refusing his request to increase oversight of the hot air balloon industry.

"Many lives are in danger every day," Doggett, a Democrat, said in response to the FAA's decision.

Rep. Doggett Celebrates the Legacy of Henry B. Gonzalez

October 12, 2016

Great evening coming together with friends to celebrate and commemorate the great Henry B. Gonzalez at his alma matter – St. Mary’s Law School. I joined Charlie Gonzalez and his wife Linda, Frank Gonzalez and his wife Lissi, and others including the dean of St. Mary’s Law, Stephen Sheppard to honor Henry’s legacy.

San Marcos Daily Record: Ensuring our seniors’ retirement security

September 30, 2016

In eight plus decades, Social Security has never been a day late or a dollar short.

American College of Physicians: Advocacy in Action: Tackling Pharmaceutical Issues Head-On

September 26, 2016

"There are ongoing advocacy efforts at the state and federal level," he said, "and we will continue to work hard at the grassroots level."

Dallas Morning News: House panel slams drug company CEO for EpiPen price hikes

September 21, 2016

The EpiPen episode has also boosted long-running efforts from Democrats to draw attention to prescription drug prices. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin chairs a House Democratic task force created last year to focus on the topic.

American Cancer Society San Antonio's Annual Bark for Life Event