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Former FDIC Chairman Lays Out What Needs to Happen with Any Financial Rescue
Sep 29, 2008
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Summary of Key Issues by Mr. William M. Isaac (former Chairman of the FDIC) Addressed to the Republican Policy Committee and the Republican Study Committee (September 28, 2008)
If implemented, these proposals will stabilize the banking industry and make economic downturns less severe and shorter...
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Burgess Votes To Protect American People, Does Not Support Bailout Bill
Sep 29, 2008
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Our financial markets are stressed to the breaking point and decisive action is needed to prevent further harm to our economy. This bill was not the right remedy and there are responsible alternatives. My vote today was a vote to protect the American people, which is job one in the Constitution and ...
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Burgess Refuses to Support Partisan “All Symbolic, No Substance” Energy Policy Gimmick
Sep 17, 2008
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Bi-Partisan Burgess Health Care Bills Headed to House Floor
Sep 17, 2008
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) announced today that two bi-partisan bills he helped write to improve health care passed out of committee and now head to the House floor. Votes are expected by the full House of Representatives in the next few weeks.
The first bill, ...
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National Red Cross Preparedness Month
Sep 16, 2008
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As September is National Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross has created a toolkit to help you learn how to become better prepared. The Red Cross encourages you to review the materials in this important initiative. From hurricanes to a heart attack, the American Red Cross offers a wealth of i...
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How To Help Those Affected By Hurricane Gustav
Sep 2, 2008
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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...
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Burgess Brings Top Transportation Officials to See I-35E Lake Lewisville Bridge
Aug 19, 2008
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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 cros...
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Burgess: EPA Renewable Fuels Decision is Disheartening
Aug 7, 2008
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today made the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency denied the state of Texas’ request to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard requirement:
Government programs that un...
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Burgess: Protecting Our Littlest Consumers
Jul 31, 2008
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas), M.D., yesterday voted to support the most sweeping product safety legislation since the inception of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 1972. Burgess helped craft the original House bill and the version ratified yesterday contains two key...
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American-Made Energy Includes American-Refined Gasoline and Other Fuels
Jul 31, 2008
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today offered an amendment that provides $400 million in federal money to build refineries on military bases as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations bill.
“If we want access to American energy, we need to drill domes...
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