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Express-News Editorial Board: August 12, 2013
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We know many will tell us to just grow up. And, still, the gall is something to behold.
Washington— U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, reintroduced the Smuggled Tobacco Prevention (STOP) Act (H.R. 2990), legislation that would collect hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, decrease the consumption of tobacco, and combat criminals and terrorists who profit from the illegal trade of tobacco.
NYT: Immigration in the House [excerpts]
July 7, 2013
By Associated Press, Published: June 30
Despite the persistentopposition of both of our Texas Senators reflected in the attached articles,the Senate continues to make progress on comprehensive immigration reform.
Washington—While it was raining in Washington, nothing could dampen the spirit and resolve of all those gathered today to call on House Republicans' to stop the onslaught of anti-immigrant legislation and pass comprehensive immigration legislation.
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REP. DOGGETT: Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of young DREAMers, young people brought as children without proper documentation to this country. Young people willing to work hard to share in the American Dream; young people who have so much to offer America.
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett was named the 2013 Recipient of the Bud Cramer Award from the National Children's Alliance.
Allof our neighbors who were affected by the severe flooding that hit Bexar,Comal, and Guadalupe counties this weekend remain in my thoughts and prayers.Thank you to all the emergency personnel who have risked their lives to assistothers. My office stands ready to help.