Press Releases
Opening Statement of Human Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett
Mr. Chairman, as we take up the question of how to reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, I think we should focus on two goals: helping able-bodied recipients find the work that they need while protecting the safety net for struggling parents who are unable to do work because of disability, family crisis, or the fact that there's not a job available. I believe much more work remains to be done on both counts.
September 6, 2011
In 2004, CAPCOG used homeland security grant funds to purchase a regional Emergency Notification System (ENS).
This system uses a "reverse dialing" telephone method to notify members of the public of critical emergency information in situations where property or human life is in danger.
September 5, 2011
BY ANNE HARRIS, AUSTIN CHRONICLE, 11:32PM, SUN. SEP. 4
The grant awarded to SolarBridge Technologies will go toward developing more robust and efficient production of solar energy. SolarBridge, a manufacturer of solar microinverters, is working on establishing a universal mechanism for connecting power conversion electronics to individual solar panels. Additionally, their microinverter technology will make solar power more efficient, reliable and safe for both residential and commercial photovoltaic systems.
"If we want our children to be able compete in the 21st century economy, we have to invest in healthy and safe communities. This is one of the only funding sources that support these important efforts. This is vital seed money that has allowed us to create a solid foundation to ensure that our efforts are sustainable," said TST Executive Director Nicole Holt.
It's fair to say Rep. Lloyd Doggett (R-Texas) is not impressed with a new study touting a proposed corporate tax holiday.
August 25, 2011
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett announced that San Marcos-based K-W Construction Inc. will receive $7.6M in federal funds for phrase two of a project at Naval Air Station,Corpus Christi, also known as Truax Field. The project will include repairs and modernization to a World War II-era hanger and interior space modifications to two smaller buildings.
Mayor Flores was pleased to learn of the funding. “I am grateful to the support Mustang Ridge received from Congressman Doggett and look forward to the day we can celebrate the groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting of this new building.”
Bobbi Ryder, President and CEO of NCFH, was pleased to learn of the funding. "This funding makes it possible for the National Center for Farmworker Health to provide training and technical assistance services to the network of 700+ Migrant and Community Health Centers nationally which collectively serve approximately 900,000 farmworkers. This health center network provides culturally competent, comprehensive primary health care that is responsive to the occupational health needs of agricultural workers and their family members in the rural areas where they live and