San Antonio Standard

Lloyd Doggett, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Texas' 37th district, recently expressed his views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. His commentary covered topics ranging from pharmaceutical pricing to media technology and reflections on democracy.

On November 27, 2024, Doggett criticized the pharmaceutical industry for what he perceives as excessive pricing practices. He stated, "Big Pharma is growing fat through price gouging—charging Americans the highest prices in the world." He further commented that President Biden's proposal to include weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid might only lead to "false hopes" if these pricing issues remain unaddressed.

Later that day, Doggett shared insights into the logistics behind televised interviews. He tweeted about the use of mobile van studios by news outlets like MSNBC, which allows them to meet guests at accessible locations. He described his experience as "Had a good conversation from a very compact studio on..."

On November 28, 2024, Doggett reflected on recent elections and expressed gratitude for his family and community support. In his tweet, he mentioned "While there is so much to concern us following the recent election," he remains thankful for the opportunity to serve and emphasized the importance of preserving democracy.