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Burgess Presses Obama Administration on Inconsistent Libya Statements September 26, 2012 -Burgess Presses Obama Administration on Inconsistent Libya Statements “This administration has not been forthcoming. We deserve better, and the four Americans who lost their lives deserve better.” Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), sent a letter to President Obama regarding the erroneous ... More Modernize CBO Scoring: The Preventative Health Savings Act September 24, 2012 - Modernize CBO Scoring: The Preventative Health Savings Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) and Congresswoman Donna Christensen (D-VI) have introduced The Preventative Health Savings Act of 2012, H.R. 6482. The legislation would create a more accurate budget scoring system for legislation dealing ... More Click here for more Press Releases
Burgess in the News
Working to ensure there will be no more Solyndras July 31, 2012 - Working to ensure there will be no more Solyndras By: Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. and Rep. Fred Upton With millions out of work and rising prices on basic living expenses, American families are struggling across this country just to make ends meet. They have sent their representatives to Washington to ensure that their voices... More Dr. Burgess on C-SPAN's Washington Journal: Health Care July 12, 2012 -Dr. Burgess appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss health care and take questions from viewers. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Burgess in the News
Weekly Video Addresses
Weekly Video Address: Pancreatic Cancer Research & Education October 12, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on pancreatic cancer research and education. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Weekly Video Address: Economic Development Summit October 5, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from the Economic Development Summit which was held at Texas Wesleyan University. To read a transcript of the video click here. More Click here for more Weekly Video Addresses
Floor Statements
Dr. Burgess on the Floor: No More Solyndras September 14, 2012 -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor in support of the No More Solyndras Act that the House will vote on today. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess on the Floor: Repealing the Health Care Law July 10, 2012 -Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor in favor of H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Floor Statements
Committee Statements
Dr. Burgess at Committee: No More Solyndras Act Opening Statement July 24, 2012 -Dr. Burgess delivers his opening statement at the No More Solyndras Act mark-up. You can watch the video below. More Dr. Burgess at Committee: Questioning Secretary Chu March 8, 2012 -Dr. Burgess questions Secretary Chu at the Energy and Commerce Committee Hearing. You can watch the video below. More Click here for more Committee Statements
Blog
Cooke County Office Hours on Monday, August 27 in Callisburg August 20, 2012 -Congressman Michael Burgess announces that his district office staff will be hosting an additional “Cooke County Office Hours” on Monday, August 27, 2012, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Callisburg Community Club, 59 Campbell Street (corner of McDaniel & Campbell Street), Callisburg, TX 76240. Dr. Burgess’ staff will be available to assist... More Asthma Inhalers Relief Act - Myth vs. Fact July 19, 2012 -This year a common over-the-counter emergency asthma inhaler, Primatene Mist, was forced off pharmacy shelves due to an international treaty agreement. Now, asthma sufferers who find themselves awake at 2am with an unexpected attack and do not have immediate access to an inhaler are faced with what use to be a problem solved wit... More Click here for more Blog Posts
Letters from Dr. Burgess
Letter to President Obama September 25, 2012 - On September 25, 2012, Dr. Burgess sent a letter to President Barack H. Obama regarding the attack in Benghazi, Libya on September 11, 2012. To read the letter as a PDF document, please select the image below. More Letter to Tavenner Medicare Audit Programs August 7, 2012 -On August 7, 2012, Dr. Burgess and forty-four Members of Congress sent a letter to Acting Administrator Marilyn Tavenner of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the issues given by the CMS rules towards patients in the Medicare audit programs. To read the letter as a PDF document, please select the image belo... More Click here for more Letters from Dr. Burgess |