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Mr. Chairman, thank you forthis opportunity to give bipartisan consideration of the President's proposalson helping unemployed Americans. Hopefully, we can work together to seekmeaningful solutions to the best ways to assist unemployed Americans prepare forand find new work.
Thursday, my subcommittee plans to hold a hearing about the parts ofPresident Barack Obama's jobs bill related to unemployment. This includes anextension of federal unemployment insurance, as well as new initiatives designedto help the jobless return to work.
If Congress fails to act by Dec. 31, more than 2 million Americans lose theirunemployment benefits by mid-February, and a total of more than 6 million willlikely lose benefits during 2012.
Dr. JoeGonzales, Superintendent of East Austin College Prep was pleased to hear news ofthe funding. "My experience over the last 50years as an educator confirms what research shows to be the significantrelationship between health-related fitness and academic achievement. At EastAustin College Prep we are always looking for ways to inspire our students tobecome more active and health conscious, and this grant will boost our school's physical education program andprovide the tools students need to lead healthierlives," he said.
October 3, 2011
Washington—Today,U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Chair of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation,issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge MarinaGarcia Marmolejo's nomination for a federal judgeship in Laredo:
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2011
"The Strengthening Relationships/Strengthening Families program will provide pregnant and parenting adolescents with relationship education, as well as job readiness and financial management skills that will ultimately enhance their well-being and strengthen their families. We are grateful to Congressman Doggett for his help in securing this vital funding," said Michelle Toews, program administrator and associate professor of family and consumer sciences at Texas State.
This grant is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) Community Transformation Grants to support public health efforts to reduce chronic diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities, and control health care spending. The grants will support the planning and implementation of state and community projects proven to reduce chronic diseases—such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
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