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Burgess Questions Senate Confirmation of Geithner January 26, 2009 -Rep. Burgess, disappointed by the Senate Finance Committee’s approval of Timothy Geithner last week, is calling on Senators to give more consideration to the matter before making their final decisions. The Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Geithner as Secretary of the United States Treasury early this week. "I am... More Burgess: SCHIP bill needed improvement January 22, 2009 -When it comes to constructing a healthcare plan for American children, we need to do it right. Rushing a bill to the floor, without going through regular order hinders the legislative process that creates sound policy for America. If Members of Congress are confident in their ability to legislate and are confident in the merits ... More Click here for more Press Releases Burgess in the News
Congressman Discusses Health Care Reform October 30, 2008 -Exactly one week prior to election day, students at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law had the opportunity to hear about one of this year’s hot topics – health care reform – from Congressman Michael Burgess, of the 26th District of Texas. More... Note: When you click "more," you will be redirected from Representative Bur... More Burgess making rounds for McCain health care proposal October 30, 2008 -Blessed with an easy re-election campaign, Rep. Michael Burgess went in search of a fight. More... Note: When you click "more," you will be redirected from Representative Burgess' site to the original publication site. More Click here for more Burgess in the News 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 Personal Statements
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 October 2, 2008 - The text of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act that was passed by the Senate and is currently being considered by the House can be viewed by clicking on the following links: One Page Bill Summary: Click Here (pdf) Section-by-Section Analysis: Click Here (pdf) Full Bill Text (451 pages): Click Here (pdf) The... More "Martial Law" In House of Representatives September 28, 2008 -Under the martial law procedure, long-standing House rules that require at least one day between the unveiling of significant legislation and the House floor vote on that legislation — so that Members can learn what they are being asked to vote on — are swept away. Instead, under “martial law,” the Leadership can file legislatio... More Click here for more Personal Statements |
