Profile of Lloyd Doggett, the U.S. Representative for Austin, Texas

Explore the incredible fifty-year public service career of Lloyd Doggett, the U.S. Representative for Austin, Texas. From the Texas State Senate to the Texas Supreme Court and now to the senior ranks of Congress, discover the journey of one of America's most resilient and knowledgeable progressive leaders.

In this in-depth profile, our hosts Stephen and Leah discuss:
🔹 Doggett's early career, including his rare experience serving as a Justice on the Texas Supreme Court.
🔹 His legendary political resilience, surviving decades of partisan gerrymandering that repeatedly redrew his district.
🔹 His powerful role as the top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, making him a key player in all U.S. health policy.
🔹 His staunch defense of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, and his work to lower prescription drug costs.

This episode provides a neutral, fact-based analysis of Representative Doggett's long and influential career, highlighting his reputation as a principled and tenacious policy expert.

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