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Knownas the HALT Act ("Hinder the Administration's Legalization TemptationAct"), the bill would suspend until January 21, 2013 the powers of thispresident to deprioritize certain deportations and legal proceedings in orderto prioritize the removal of convicted, serious criminals and other threats.
Assistant Professor Maria Alejandra Sorto is collaborating with two school districts in Central Texas and the Rio Grande Valley to investigate teaching practices that demonstrate results from students in mathematics learning. Eventually, the findings will be used to implement a Mathematics Bilingual Institute that would offer educators an opportunity to develop the tools and techniques needed to help Latino English Language Learners succeed in mathematics.
July 12, 2011
After more than 40 years, Reverend Marvin C. Griffin celebrated his retirement from <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags">EbenezerBaptistChurch inEast Austin this past weekend with family and friends, including U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett.
July 7, 2011
Washington-- Today, in the House Ways and Means Committee mock mark-up of three pending trade agreements, Rep. Doggett voiced his strong belief that the United States needs a "new, 21st Century Trade Policy" that recognizes the importance of worker and environmental standards.
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June 30, 2011
"In 2006, I was glad to be a part of Chapa's Dedication Ceremony, so it is especially fulfilling to see this kind of success from the Cougars," said Rep. Doggett. "Unfortunately, with State Republicans doing all they can do to make this kind of success even harder to achieve through the cut-and-run approach they have taken to the state budget, teachers at Chapa and elsewhere will have their jobs cut out for them. But I know that with schools like this leading the way, we can overcome the roadblocks to helping every student achieve their full God-given potential."
Representative Doggett said, "Over 15 years ago, funds were set aside to help States that were negatively affected by the formula used to disburse Federal funding for helping low-income families get back on their feet. Ever since,Texas and many other States have depended on these funds to help people leave welfare for work. At a time when so many services are being cut at both the state and federal level, I am calling on the Republican leadership in Congress to maintain this vital commitment to vulnerable families inTexas and around the country."
June 21, 2011