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La Prensa: Overcoming Great Challenges for Our Country

September 11, 2017

By: U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett

When Hurricane Harvey struck, it brought the worst flooding in recent memory; but more importantly, it brought out what is best about Texas. We saw not just first responders, but also neighbors putting their community first, working to save their neighbors. The worst of times brings out the best in people. As we now recall the anniversary of 9/11, we also recall how our country rises to meet great challenges.

San Antonio Express-News: GOP dilemma: Trump ‘distractions’ could threaten Brady’s tax reform push

September 10, 2017

In The News

By: Kevin Diaz

San Antonio Express-News

WASHINGTON — Emboldened by Republican control of the White House and both houses of Congress, President Donald Trump had hoped to replace Obamacare and overhaul the entire tax code by the end of the year.

Rivard Report: With Clock Ticking, 'Congress Must Act' to Replace DACA

September 6, 2017

In The News

Bekah McNeel and Rocio Guenther

Rivard Report

More than 150 people chanted in protest outside the John H. Wood Federal Courthouse Tuesday afternoon following the Trump administration’s formal announcement to end DACA, a program that granted two-year, renewable work permits to more than 800,000 young undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children and protected them from deportation.

Trump Turns Dreamers into Bargaining Chips

September 5, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), who represents a number of “Dreamers” in San Antonio, Austin, and San Marcos, issued the following response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s announcement ending the Deferred Action Childhood Arrival (DACA) program in six months, jeopardizing the legal status of approximately 800,000 Dreamers in the United States. Rep. Doggett said:

Trump's tougher immigration policy extends to workers post-Harvey

September 1, 2017

In The News

Yeganeh Torbati

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-storm-harvey-immigration/trumps-tougher-immi…

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration, in line with its tough immigration policy, is keeping red tape in place that could make it harder for immigrants in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey to find jobs with contractors, a decision critics say is likely to slow the Gulf Coast's recovery.

San Antonio Express News: SAPD changes policy on sanctuary cities

September 1, 2017

In The News

Jason Buch

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/SAPD-changes-policy-on-sanctuary…

Questions about immigration status are "still off the table" for San Antonio police after a federal judge blocked most of the new Texas "sanctuary cities" law set to take effect Friday, Police Chief William McManus said Thursday.

Reps. Doggett & Castro Announce Pre-Apprenticeship Grant to SA Youth

August 21, 2017

Press Release

San Antonio, Texas – Today, Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-San Antonio) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor awarded a $1.1 million pre-apprenticeship grant to SA Youth, which serves at-risk individuals throughout San Antonio.

Austin American-Statesman: More than 1,000 rally against white supremacists at Austin City Hall

August 21, 2017

In The News

By: Taylor Goldenstein

Austin American-Statesman

Hundreds of demonstrators, galvanized by the violence that turned fatal in Virginia one week ago, took to Austin City Hall on Saturday to promote a message of love and unity.

Rep. Doggett Responds to AG Paxton Seeking to Appeal His Loss to Supreme Court

August 18, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statement after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he is appealing the unanimous finding of a three-judge panel of federal judges that the State’s congressional map intentionally discriminated and violated the Constitution.

Rep. Doggett Calls for Censure of President Trump

August 18, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statement as a sponsor of a resolution to censure President Trump for his failure regarding recent violence in Charlottesville. Rep. Doggett said:

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