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[Rep. Doggett's remarks, as delivered, follow below]

July 24, 2012

Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a bill that would extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) through 2013 to make college more affordable for millions of families. Without Rep. Doggett's bill, the AOTC would expire at year's end.

July 12, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett spoke about the new Texas Voter ID law and the current trial to determine its constitutionality.

July 12, 2012
Washington—Today, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett accepted the Defender of Children Award from the First Focus Campaign for Children that works to improve the lives of children all across the U.S.

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."