U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. 26th District of Texas

Press Releases

How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Gustav
September 2, 2008  -The United Way of Denton County is working with the American Red Cross and Camp Copass to provide for any shelter needs. The United Way of Denton County is accepting cash and check donations to their Disaster Relief Fund. These donations will be used to support local agencies identified as providing services for the evacuees. Ca... More

Burgess Brings Top Transportation Officials to See I-35E Lake Lewisville Bridge
August 19, 2008  -Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Lewisville), brought together top national and state transportation officials today to highlight the urgent need to improve and expand the existing Lake Lewisville bridge on Interstate 35.  Bridge traffic is frequently backed up for miles, making the crossing one of the worst congesti... More

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Burgess in the News

Congress is Back to Business - the People’s Business
September 10, 2008  - Congress is back in Washington to finish for the year. There's much work to be done, and not a lot of time to do it. Congress must spend the time left on the people’s business and not the business of growing the federal government. What exactly is the people’s business? It’s the things you talk to me about when I see you in th... More

Medical society debates McCain, Obama positions
September 8, 2008  - Note: When you click "more," you will be redirected from Representative Burgess' site to the original publication site. The Texas Medical Association hosted a debate about the differences between presidential candidates Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama’s health care plans at their fall 2008 conference Saturday. A group of... More

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Columns

Results of 2008 Farm Bill Survey
June 11, 2008  -Thank you to everyone who took my 2008 Farm Bill Survey.  It is important to me that I hear your opinions and insight into the issues facing Americans today, such as agriculture policy. I encourage you to take my new survey and let me know what you think Congress should do to respond to rising fuel prices.  This sur... More

Wrap-Up: Burgess Tele-Town Hall on May 20, 2008
May 21, 2008  -Last night’s tele-town hall was another success.  I called 34,000 of my constituents who reside in the Northeast portion of Tarrant County and over 6,000, or 18%, of you stayed on the line to listen and share your opinions.  I took 11 questions from participants, there were 150 individuals who requested to ask a question, and 14... More

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