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American College of Physicians: Advocacy in Action: Tackling Pharmaceutical Issues Head-On

September 26, 2016

"There are ongoing advocacy efforts at the state and federal level," he said, "and we will continue to work hard at the grassroots level."

Dallas Morning News: House panel slams drug company CEO for EpiPen price hikes

September 21, 2016

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The EpiPen episode has also boosted long-running efforts from Democrats to draw attention to prescription drug prices. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin chairs a House Democratic task force created last year to focus on the topic.

Congressman Lloyd Doggett at the American Cancer Society San Antonio's Bark for Life Event

American Cancer Society San Antonio's Annual Bark for Life Event

September 21, 2016

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Libby and I joined American Cancer Society San Antonio area leaders Angela Lee and Chelsea Hart at the annual Bark For Life event. Gathered in historic San Pedro Springs Park to celebrate canine companions and raise awareness for the fight against cancer.

The Hill: Lew meets with lawmakers on offshore tax rules

September 14, 2016

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said in a statement after the meeting that "Treasury should get it right, but it’s time to get it done." "So many lobbyists are seeking rejection not refinement," Doggett said. "None of this rulemaking would have been necessary had Congress done its job regarding those corporations that renounce their American citizenship and change their address to evade their share of our national security costs.”

Chronicle of Social Change: New Bill Would Incentivize Hiring of Current, Former Foster Youth

September 8, 2016

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The bill has been introduced by five members of the House Ways and Means Committee: Democrats Jim McDermott (Wash.), Danny Davis (Ill.) and Lloyd Doggett (Texas); and Republicans Dave Reichert (Wash.) and Tom Reed (N.Y.).

San Marcos Daily Record: Doggett recognized by AARP as ‘Champion of the 50+’

September 6, 2016

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By Anita Miller

Posted September 6, 2016

AARP has announced U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett as a recipient of the 2016 “Champion of the 50+” legislative leadership award for his significant achievements during the 114th Congress that benefit the lives of the 50+ and our families.

KENS5: Hundreds march downtown for 50th anniversary of 1966 farm workers strike

September 5, 2016

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SAN ANTONIO -- On Labor Day 50 years ago, Cesar Chavez led a march from the Texas-Mexico border through San Antonio to Austin. He led thousands in the fight for better wages for farm workers.

SAEN: Universal testing of blood donations key step in fight against Zika

September 1, 2016

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U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-San Antonio, expressed early concern about the impact on public health of the Zika virus and called for full funding to fight it. He contacted STBTC in the spring with questions about the blood supply.

Rivard Report: Eastside Mural Honors Local Black Women Leaders

September 1, 2016

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Rivard Report: Eastside Mural Honors Local Black Women Leaders

Ethel Minor, Ella Austin, Ruth Jones McClendon, Mayor Ivy Taylor,

Rivard Report: Brooks City Base Breaks Ground on 43-Acre Park: The Greenline

August 31, 2016

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By Shari Biediger

If the young Army Air Corps cadets who once flew training missions out of Brooks Air Field in 1917 could do so in 2017, they would have a bird’s eye view of San Antonio’s newest park taking shape.

Not that this is just another place to picnic.

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