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February 15, 2013
This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington, and responds to President Obama's State of the Union address. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here.
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February 15, 2013
Dr. Burgess released the following statement after American Airlines and US Airways announced their merger agreement:
"Yesterday, American Airlines and US Airways officially announced their merger agreement and will operate under the American Airlines name. As a major employer in North Texas the merger will be good for the employees and passengers, and will offer almost 1,000 daily departures from Texas while employing over 24,000 people. As a frequent flyer I've certainly come to realize that their employees are one their greatest assets and the stability the merger will offer is welcomed."
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February 13, 2013
Burgess, Engel Work to Continue Improving the Lives of Patients Impacted by Muscular Dystrophy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) and Eliot Engel (D-New York) both recognize that more can be done to help those living with muscular dystrophy. To help ensure that the federal work impacting those with muscular dystrophy, keeps up with current science and that patients receive safe and effective therapies for all forms of muscular dystrophy they have introduced the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research and Education Act (MD CARE Act) Amendments Act of 2013, H.R. 594. Originally signed into law 12 years ago, there has been great success in coordinating and focusing research relating to muscular dystrophy and improving care standards aimed at improving clinical care across the muscular dystrophies. Had Congress not enacted the MD CARE Act in 2001 and its subsequent reauthorization in 2008, much of this progress likely wouldn't have occurred. “While we have seen great progress, we know there is more work to be done,” said Dr. Burgess. “Our legislation will enhance existing research efforts, and intensify existing surveillance and tracking of all the muscular dystrophies, and will ensure that valuable data informs the biomedical research agenda. All of these will help support the quality of research and care, and will help support adults living with various forms of muscular dystrophy so they can live independent, productive and rewarding lives.” “As a cosponsor of the original MD-CARE Act of 2001 and the lead sponsor of the first reauthorization effort in 2008, I have been involved in seeking improvements to research and treatments for muscular dystrophy for many years. Many of the improvements we have found in the fight against MD are directly related to the passage of the MD CARE Act 12 years ago. Since the passage of the MD CARE Act, the average lifespan of Americans living with Duchenne MD, the most common form of muscular dystrophy in children, is an estimated 10 years longer than it was before the MD CARE Act became law. It is definitely worthy to once again reauthorize the law. I am pleased to work with my colleague, Congressman Burgess, on this issue, and I look forward to working in a bipartisan manner with my colleagues to urge its passage,” said Rep. Engel. Since 2001, there have been 67 clinical trials of drugs or therapies for muscular dystrophy and there are currently 37 clinical trials underway. A number of the potential therapies now in clinical investigation can be traced to the basic research efforts stemming from this law. The MD CARE Act recognizes the challenging fiscal climate by providing no additional increase in authorized appropriations. ###
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February 12, 2013
Burgess Statement on State of the Union Address
“I hope President Obama will leave behind these “Fat Tuesday” policies that our country has been on for the past four years, and focus on the spending problems our country is facing.”
“Today is “Fat Tuesday” and is known as the last hurrah before Lent and is the beginning of a long fasting period for some Christians. Many will take the opportunity to indulge in various foods and activities before the long Lenten season starts tomorrow. While the 40 days of Lent is not enough time to solve all our problems, it is a time of reflection and a time to evaluate where we can make changes and improve. “Tonight, President Obama will make his ninth address to Congress and the American people since taking office just over four years ago. This is his opportunity to provide his plan on where we can change and improve America. We need to see a responsible savings proposal. We need to see a plan that reduces the debt. Finally, we need to see a plan that expands opportunity for all Americans without raising taxes. “In 2009, there were over 27 million small businesses in the United States, making up over half of our country’s employment and generating 65 percent of net new jobs over the past 17 years. America is the land of opportunity, and we need to ensure that our small businesses are provided the environment to flourish and to put people to work. “I hope President Obama will leave behind these “Fat Tuesday” policies that our country has been on for the past four years, and focus on the spending problems our country is facing. Ordinary Americans are making adjustments and sacrifices every day. In this season of sacrifice and denial, Washington should do the same.” ###
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February 08, 2013
This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the work the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will focus on in the 113th Congress. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here.
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February 01, 2013
With today’s announcement by Energy Secretary Steven Chu that he will soon be resigning from President Obama’s cabinet, it is my hope that the Department of Energy will close the door on its narrowly focused pursuit of unsustainable and costly “green” energy boondoogles and return to its core mission of supporting the production of abundant sources of fuel within our borders. For the past 4 years, Secretary Chu has led an effort to undermine the thriving oil and gas industries in order to boost new technologies that have time after time proven to be failures, and he has done it at a massive expense to the American people. Most egregiously, Secretary Chu will forever be associated with the failed loan guarantee program which funded Solyndra to a loss of $535 million, after he ignored the law by giving private investors priority over American taxpayers during Solyndra’s bankruptcy proceedings. The federal government should get out of the business of dictating the energy sources that Americans use, and I hope that any future Secretary of Energy will commit to allowing the American people to choose for themselves how they heat and light their homes and run their cars.
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Whitney Thompson
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January 30, 2013
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January 29, 2013
Burgess Statement on Senate Immigration Reform Proposal
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s immigration reform proposal: “While the Senate proposal includes several provisions aimed at improving the enforcement of our current immigration laws, it fails to ensure the integrity of the legal immigration process. We need to ensure that our borders are secure and employers are hiring those who are legal to work in America. We have programs in place, such as E-verify, that make employment verification easy and efficient. I am adamant about enforcement, especially when employers go outside the law and hire those who are not here legally. Rewarding those who enter this country illegally is not only reckless, but blocks opportunities for the 12 million American citizens who are currently unemployed and costs taxpayers more money.” # # #
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January 29, 2013
Burgess To Hold Watauga Town Hall Meeting
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting on Thursday, January 31, 2013. The town hall will provide residents of Texas’ 26th Congressional District the chance to learn more about what is happening in Washington and how legislation will impact North Texans. Issues such as unemployment, taxes, and the health care are expected to be discussed.Watauga Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, January 31, 2013
7 pm to 8 pm
The Harvest Church
Auditorium
7200 Denton Highway
Fort Worth, Texas
For constituents unable to attend the meeting in person, the town hall is scheduled for live broadcast on Dr. Burgess’ website. For more information on the town hall meeting visit burgess.house.gov/TownHall. # # #
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Whitney Thompson
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January 25, 2013
This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the Rules Committee. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here.
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