Rep. Doggett: Belated, Important Progress: Abbott Ends Blockade of Some Education Funds, Still Owes Schools Final $5.5 Billion
April 29, 2021
April 29, 2021
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following statement:
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This afternoon, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) responded to Governor Abbott's announcement that he would finally release $11.2 billion of the federal funds passed in relief packages and which have been available since March:
"Belated but very substantial progress in responding to our congressional calls and those of public school advocates across Texas. . . .
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This afternoon, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) responded to Governor Abbott's announcement that he would finally release $11.2 billion of the federal funds passed in relief packages and which have been available since March:
"Belated but very substantial progress in responding to our congressional calls and those of public school advocates across Texas. . . .