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“For those with silk stockings, it's a very Merry Christmas indeed.”

December 19, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee and a conferee to the House and Senate Conference Committee, spoke twice on the House Floor against the Republican tax bill that is expected to be voted on in the House.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

Austin American-Statesman: Plaque unveiled to remember Travis County lynching victims

December 18, 2017

In The News

By: Ben Wear

Austin American-Statesman

Three people were killed in a field outside of Austin in 1894.

“The Tax Bill is a Monstrosity”

December 15, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee and Conferee on the tax bill Conference Committee, issued the following statement in response to Republicans releasing their final tax bill to the public.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

San Antonio Express-News: A DACA fix this year looks unlikely

December 15, 2017

In The News

By: Bill Lambrecht

A DACA fix this year looks unlikely

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are growing increasingly pessimistic that an agreement to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation can be reached this year.

Issues:Immigration

Austin American-Statesman: Republicans say they have a tax cut deal but Democrats can't see it

December 14, 2017

In The News

By: Herb Jackson, USA Today Network

USA Today

WASHINGTON – Republicans who control Congress struck a deal Wednesday on an overhaul of the tax code, but they kept details under wraps amid reports that the revised bill sweetened tax breaks for the richest Americans.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

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

December 13, 2017

In The News

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

Rep. Doggett Speaks on Great Harm of GOP Tax Bill

December 13, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee and a conferee to the House and Senate Conference Committee, criticized both the substance of the Republican tax bill and the secret, rushed way in which it is being enacted.

Issues:Growing Our Economy

My neighbor and the opioid crisis

December 11, 2017

In The News

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

In The News

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

In The News

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.

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