Month: November 2019

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, was one congressman paying close attention, watching from his Washington, D.C., office. Doggett, whose district includes Central Texas, says Wednesday’s hearing confirmed his beliefs the president committed impeachable acts. “Unfortunately, this president has engaged in extortion and bribery. We have dedicated public servants out there who are providing this testimony. …

CBS Austin: Texas lawmakers react to House’s first public impeachment hearing Read More »

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, warned that the push for a new round of tax cuts could be a ploy to divert attention from the impeachment process, which is rapidly gaining momentum in the House. “I would expect this would just be another distraction from the fact that …

Common Dreams: ‘GOP Tax Scam 2.0’? Warnings as Trump Reportedly Pushing Another Round of Tax Cuts Ahead of Presidential Election Read More »

Each winter for about seven years, Mary Apostolou hung extra thick curtains to try to keep the cold out as much as possible at her former Chalmers Courts apartment, even though they darkened the room. With cinder block walls that lacked insulation and no central heating or cooling system, the 1930s-era East Austin public housing …

Statesman: East Austin public housing gets needed upgrades Read More »

“I think the first thing on your holiday shopping list for yourself and your family: health care protection. If you get that, there will be good reason to give thanksgiving joy just for that very reason,” U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) said. Read the full story here. ****************************************** News Credit Publisher: KVUE Author: KVUE Staff …

KVUE: Federal, City and community leaders spread message about health care open enrollment Read More »

Since taking office in 2017, President Trump and his administration have sought to remove — and in some cases, destroy — many of the guardrails of precedent and tradition surrounding the conduct of the executive branch. On Thursday, the House of Representatives will vote on whether to erect a series of guardrails of its own, …

NYT: The Rules of Impeachment Read More »

Thursday’s U.S. House vote formalizing an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump divided Central Texas lawmakers along party lines, with all six Republicans voting in opposition and the region’s sole Democrat, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin, supporting the resolution. Doggett dismissed Republican complaints about the impeachment process. “Our vote approves a fair, open process …

Statesman: Impeachment vote splits Central Texans on party lines Read More »