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The New York Times: Republicans’ Tax Bill Nears the Finish Line

December 13, 2017

By: The New York Times

Republicans’ Tax Bill Nears the Finish Line

• Republican leaders reached an agreement on a final tax bill, setting up final votes next week. • Lawmakers are expected to be briefed on the consensus deal later on Wednesday, ahead of a final vote next week. • Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said she does not see any reason to delay the votes in light of the Alabama election

Issues:Growing Our Economy

My neighbor and the opioid crisis

December 11, 2017

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Robert Brischetto

https://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/My-neighbor-and-the-opi…

I can’t say I was surprised as they carried him to the ambulance once again, but this time with a sheet over his face. One day before his 65th birthday, my neighbor had become another statistic in the opioid epidemic sweeping the county.

San Marcos Daily Record: Not much time left for health insurance

December 11, 2017

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By: Congressman Lloyd Doggett

Not much time left for health insurance

The holiday seasons means making a lot of choices. Which relatives to visit? Which dishes to prepare? Which presents will you purchase to surprise your loved ones? But there is an even more important choice to be made. This Friday, Dec. 15 marks the last day when you can choose the health insurance plan that is best for you or your family; it's important to enroll now.

Issues:Healthcare

Wall Street Journal: House Democrats Ask Steven Mnuchin to Provide Treasury Tax Analysis

December 8, 2017

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By: Kate Davidson

Today in Taxes

Democrats on the tax-bill conference committee are asking Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to appear to back up his claims about the bill's growth effects.

In a letter Thursday, the five House Democrats asked Mr. Mnuchin to provide the conference committee with a copy of the agency's economic analysis of the tax plan and to appear before them, along with the director of Treasury's Office of Tax Analysis, to explain their findings.

The Daily Texan: Graduate students protest proposed tax bill

December 6, 2017

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By: London Gibson

Graduate students protest proposed tax bill

When the tower chimed at noon today, graduate student workers across campus dropped their grading pens and gathered on the South Mall, where they protested a proposed bill that would tax graduate student’s tuition waivers as income.

CNN Politics: Tax bill on its way to conference committee, but not without a hiccup

December 5, 2017

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By: Lauren Fox and Ted Barrett

Tax bill on its way to conference committee, but not without a hiccup

Republicans have celebrated since Saturday the passage of their tax bill through the Senate, but on Monday night some key GOP members were thinking of another measure -- one to keep the federal government funded -- when they threatened to vote against a routine step to send the tax plan to a conference committee.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

San Antonio Express-News: End Surprise Billing Act needed

December 1, 2017

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By: Lloyd Doggett

Even with good insurance, out-of-network bills can bring out-of-control costs.

Issues:Healthcare

Austin Chronicle: Lloyd Doggett Talks ACA, Tax Plan

November 30, 2017

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By: Michael King

Lloyd Doggett Talks ACA, Tax Plan

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett was in town last Tuesday for a Texas Public Interest Research Group press conference at Escuelita del Alma, devoted to the TexPIRG's annual "Trouble in Toyland" report on dangerous toys (www.uspirg.org). Afterward, we spoke briefly about recent congressional business, beginning with the September failure of the GOP majority to repeal Obamacare.

Issues:Growing Our EconomyHealthcare

Austin Chronicle: Dangerous Toys This Holiday Season

November 28, 2017

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By: Michael King

Dangerous Toys This Holiday Season

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett was in Austin last week, on a brief information tour of his Congressional District 35 (Austin/San Antonio), devoted primarily to a joint effort with the Texas Public Interest Research Group publicizing their 32nd annual “Trouble in Toyland” report itemizing dangerous children’s toys during the holiday season.

La Prensa: Republican Tax Scam Serves Sweet Scoops for President Trump

November 27, 2017

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Lloyd Doggett

I do not attend social events at the White House, as I am not interested in spending time with a President who attacks my constituents. But I have read that when it comes time to serve dessert, the President likes ice cream. He reportedly receives two scoops, while guests receive just one. This dessert-service greed is similar to the tax plan served up in Congress by Republicans last week.