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NYT: Biden Is Not the First U.S. President to Cut Off Weapons to Israel

May 10, 2024

Other presidents, including, Ronald Reagan, used the power of American arms to influence Israeli war policy. But the comparisons underscore how much the politics of Israel have changed over the years.

Rep. Doggett Helps Secure Over $1.8 Million for People’s Community Clinic

May 1, 2024

Press Release

Austin, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced $1,879,156 in federal funding for the People’s Community Clinic he helped secure through the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program. The funds will support essential operational costs enabling the clinic to continue offering comprehensive primary care services across service delivery sites.

Issues:Healthcare

Rep. Doggett Helps Deliver Over $1 Million for Maternal Health Care in Central Texas

April 29, 2024

Press Release

Austin, TX—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced over $1 million in federal funds to Black Mamas ATX through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Healthy Start Program, which will be used to enhance community-based operations and further support prenatal and postpartum services for mothers.

Issues:Healthcare

Rep. Doggett’s Statement on Nursing Home Staffing Standards Final Rule

April 22, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, released the following statement following the Biden Administration’s announcement of finalized minimum nurse staffing standards:

Issues:Healthcare

Rep. Doggett’s Statement on Securing Assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan, While Not Being Complicit with the Policies of Benjamin Netanyahu

April 20, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) released the following statement regarding his vote on Supplemental Appropriations bills:

The Dallas Morning News: Trump is selling ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal battles

April 15, 2024

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By: Jill Colvin 3/27/24

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is now selling Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.

Trump, who became the presumptive Republican nominee earlier this month, released a video on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday urging his supporters to buy the “God Bless the USA Bible,” which is inspired by country singer Lee Greenwood’s patriotic ballad. Trump takes the stage to the song at each of his rallies and has appeared with Greenwood at events.

The Hill: Ken Buck knocks ‘Moscow Majorie’ Taylor Greene

April 15, 2024

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By: Nick Robertson 4/09/24

Former Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) took shots at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Monday, attacking his former GOP colleague as “Moscow Marjorie.”

The jab comes after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) called Greene a “very serious legislator” following her threat to force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over Ukraine aid. Buck disagreed with McCarthy’s assessment.

New York Times: Editorial: Military Aid to Israel Cannot Be Unconditional

April 13, 2024

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The suffering of civilians in Gaza — tens of thousands dead, many of them children; hundreds of thousands homeless, many at risk of starvation — has become more than a growing number of Americans can abide. And yet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his ultranationalist allies in government have defied American calls for more restraint and humanitarian help.

Fort Worth Star Telegram: Doctors outraged after Texas bans health departments from promoting COVID vaccines

April 8, 2024

In The News

By: Ciara McCarthy 3/21/24

A provision in the state’s budget passed in May 2023 prohibits any entity funded by the state health department from promoting COVID vaccines in fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

Rep. Doggett Helps Secure $1.5 Million for Public Transit Near Affordable Housing

April 1, 2024

Press Release

Austin, Texas—Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced $1.5 million in federal funds for the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) to connect affordable housing communities with accessible public transportation, reducing carbon pollution and transportation costs for families while making it easier to get to work, school and other services.

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