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Democrat from Texas
Rep. Lloyd Doggett was initially elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994.
Recent statements involving Lloyd Doggett
"The last time Republicans held hostage a resolution to ensure that our country’s bills were paid cost us more than $1 billion in added interest and slowed the economic recovery."
Lloyd Doggett "made millions off companies like Bank of America while they took taxpayer bailout money."
Says he represents or has represented about half the San Antonio-rooted district in which he seeks election.
Says that according to one economist, $1 of unemployment benefits boosts the economy by $1.61.
Says the main Central Texas food bank is delivering 50 percent more food to the poor than three years ago.
Recent stories featuring Lloyd Doggett
Lloyd Doggett drew a Half True bead on John Cornyn’s mention of partly shutting down the government.
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