Lloyd Doggett
@RepLloydDoggett
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Representing Austin in Congress. Leading Democrats on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. Cyclist, Longhorn, husband to Libby, father, grandfather.
Austin
Joined June 2010
With complete federal government control, Republicans control this government shutdown. I do not believe we should yield to Trump’s demands without getting some protection for all those about to have their health care access to a physician denied or seriously impaired. For
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How the Injustice Department prosecutes those whom Trump wants to persecute. More Trump regime abuse of power. https://t.co/LwHSdU9npH
wsj.com
The president has executed a wholesale transformation of the Justice Department, taking control in ways he could have only dreamed of in his first term.
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While the government is shut down, the effort to glorify Trump’s limitless ego continues unabated. This latest move follows GOP legislative proposals to place him on Mt Rushmore, rename Dulles Int Airport, and declare his birthday a national holiday.
cnn.com
A portrait of President Donald Trump may be featured on a commemorative $1 coin issued by the United States Mint in honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, according to first drafts of the images...
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Democrats are working to stop enormous health insurance premium price hikes and save access to a physician for millions of Americans. Trump is firing disease scientists and public health workers, including the entire CDC office in Washington. Who do you trust to protect your
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Once again, political dogma replaces medical science. Texans will die as ignorance replaces immunization.
keranews.org
State Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the Texas Medical Association of undermining new federal vaccine guidelines after the group included additional organizations in its list of resources...
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Air traffic controllers work under extremely stressful conditions that require them to be at the top of their game, but the GOP government shutdown is forcing them to work without pay. I spoke to @fox7austin about how this may impact Central Texans, as our airport has long been
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Trump’s government shutdown is just a continuation of his ongoing hatchet job. Firing thousands of dedicated workers since January and now suddenly over 4,000 more. This has never happened in a shutdown. He has been granted no additional powers. It’s just more of the same
Breaking news: The Trump administration began laying off federal workers while the government is shuttered, fulfilling threats from President Trump to take advantage of the closure to shave off more parts of the federal workforce he dislikes.
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As we approach Open Enrollment season, Austinites are about to be hit with enormous health insurance premium spikes. Why? Because Republicans let the government shut down instead of negotiating with Democrats to save ACA health care tax credits. This makes a real difference in
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A world free of violence begins with a home free from violence. Pleased to announce nearly $17 million for @ndvh based in Austin to help sustain operations that save lives, reduce crime, protect families, and strengthen our communities. If you or someone you know needs help,
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Welcome news that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a plan to end the devastating war in Gaza and finally bring the hostages home. While the most difficult issues for a durable peace remain to be resolved, Israeli and Palestinian families can begin to at last
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Texas is a leader in solar/wind energy, yet Trump sells us out w/giveaways to the fossil fuel industry. Texans are left in the dark as more air pollution endangers our health. Meanwhile, Trump yields world leadership to China for clean energy technology.
houstonchronicle.com
Trump’s latest effort to boost the oil and gas industry will hurt Texans’ health and innovative businesses.
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Diverting federal agents from fentanyl, child-exploitation, and other criminal investigations to meet Stephen Miller’s mass-deportation quota targeting productive, law-abiding immigrants leaves all our families less secure. Dangerous demagoguery, misallocation of law enforcement
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Trump and Republicans shut down the federal government last week, forcing our military and many civil servants to work without pay, while thousands more are furloughed. Republicans can stop this inflicted pain and health insurance premium price spikes, but they have to agree to
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Donald Trump is calling for the arrest of an elected Illinois Governor and Chicago Mayor. Not because they've committed any crime, but because they're standing up to a lawless president. This is straight out of his tyrant’s playbook and should concern every freedom-loving
Trump baselessly calls for Pritzker, Chicago mayor to be jailed
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As usual, Greg Abbott is an eager accomplice to Trump's wrongdoing. The illegal deployment of U.S. troops against U.S. citizens has never been about crime or immigration; Trump only wants to normalize the misuse of our military against his opponents. Our Texas Guard should be
Texas National Guard troops have arrived at an Army base in Illinois, a highly unusual deployment of one state’s Guard into another against the host state’s wishes. Read more: https://t.co/NDoiUeW6ZT
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Trump promised to lower prices on day one, but they increased. Then he gave Big Pharma until September 29 to lower drug prices to what consumers pay in other countries, or face tariffs. Big Pharma did not lower prices, and Trump ignored his threat. More broken promises and empty
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My Texas colleagues and I demand that Governor Abbott stand up to Trump and bring back the Texas National Guard where it belongs—to Texas.
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Always great to see my friends, @AustinHabitat CEO Michele Anderson, COO Wayne Gerami and Director of Community Affairs Greg Anderson. Appreciative of all they do to expand affordable housing opportunities across Central Texas. Looking forward to celebrating their 2025 Carter
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The Republicans' government shutdown means thousands of FAA employees are furloughed, while our air traffic controllers and TSA agents are forced to work without pay. Those traveling for ACL Weekend 2 or F1 can expect longer wait times, delays, and possible ground stops.
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In typical Trump fashion, his admin hides facts that prove its failed economic policies hurt families. Rising grocery prices make it harder to put food on the table. Scrapping a decades-long USDA report undermines our ability to help those in need.
washingtonpost.com
The Trump administration is ending a decades-long report on U.S. hunger, calling it “politicized.” Last year, the USDA report warned of rising food insecurity.
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Two years after October 7, Israelis are still mourning loved ones lost in massacres during the darkest day in Israel’s history and awaiting the long-overdue return of the hostages. Palestinians in Gaza are still mourning the tens of thousands lost and waiting to be free of
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