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July 12, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett spoke with the Texas Tribune about the Republican Health Care Repeal Vote.
[Rep. Doggett's full remarks, as delivered, follow below]
"I have lived through a terminal illness while struggling to get well and struggling to get and keep my insurance. I've been denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition. I have lived this. It is very real for me. Today I breathe a little better—life is good because now I have hope."
[Rep. Doggett's full remarks, as delivered, follow below]
"I have lived through a terminal illness while struggling to get well and struggling to get and keep my insurance. I've been denied health insurance because of a pre-existing condition. I have lived this. It is very real for me. Today I breathe a little better—life is good because now I have hope."
[Rep. Doggett's full remarks, as delivered, follow below]
Rep. Doggett: Ms. Severino (Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel, Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network), do you have health insurance yourself?
Ms. Severino: Yes, I do
Rep. Doggett: Mr. Casey (Lee A. Casey, Partner, Baker Hostetler), are you covered by a group health insurance policy?
Mr. Casey: Yes, I am.
[Rep. Doggett's full remarks, as delivered, follow below]
Rep. Doggett: Ms. Severino (Carrie Severino, Chief Counsel, Policy Director, Judicial Crisis Network), do you have health insurance yourself?
Ms. Severino: Yes, I do
Rep. Doggett: Mr. Casey (Lee A. Casey, Partner, Baker Hostetler), are you covered by a group health insurance policy?
Mr. Casey: Yes, I am.
June 28, 2012
Washington-- Outside the Supreme Court of the United States today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett, a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, gave the following video statement on the Supreme Court's decision upholding the Affordable Care Act and the significant victory it represents for families, seniors, and small businesses:
[Remarks as delivered follow below]
[Remarks as delivered follow below]
The Supreme Court struck down several provisions of Arizona's controversial immigration law Monday, however police will be allowed to ask suspects to prove their immigration status if they look like they could be illegal immigrants.
Justices said the "show me your papers" provision could still be subject to additional legal challenges.
However, their ruling won't be felt in Texas for several months.
June 25, 2012
Washington-- Today, following the Supreme Court's reversal of Montana's campaign finance decision, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a former Texas Supreme Court Justice, issued the following statement: