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Press Releases
Burgess Introduces New Chief of Staff October 31, 2012 -Burgess Introduces New Chief of Staff “Kelle will serve the 26th District not only working in my Washington office, but also actively with my staff and constituents back home in Texas.” Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) announced that he has selected Kelle A. Strickland as his new Chief of St... More 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 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: Alzheimer's Awareness November 2, 2012 -Alzheimer’s is one of the most burdensome diseases facing Americans today. In this week’s address, Dr. Burgess discusses how federal agencies must work together to implement a plan that will make progress in overcoming this disease and how the MIND Act will allow citizens to invest directly in Alzheimer’s research. To read a tra... More Weekly Video Address: American Diabetes Month October 26, 2012 -This week Dr. Burgess provides an update on American Diabetes Month starting in November. 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 Sebelius and Freiden West Nile October 16, 2012 -On October 12, 2012, Dr. Burgess sent a letter to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and to Director Tom Frieden of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the West Nile outbreak in Texas. To read the letter as a PDF document, please select the image below. More 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 Click here for more Letters from Dr. Burgess |