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Burgess Letter to Texas Sunset Advisory Commission November 30, 2010 -Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26), sent a letter to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission regarding its findings on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). "The interconnectedness and often overlapping roles of both the TCEQ and the RRC surrounding regula... More Burgess Statement on Thanksgiving November 24, 2010 -Over 300 years ago a determined group of people in search of greater freedoms came to the new world. Their struggles and triumphs set the stage for the founding of this great country. On this Thanksgiving, it is important we remember and give thanks for the liberties and opportunities available in America. I am thankful and hono... More Click here for more Press Releases Burgess in the News
Burgess seeks photos of signs touting stimulus projects October 23, 2010 -U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is asking Texans to document any signs they see touting projects being funded by federal stimulus dollars. He says he and other Republicans can't get an estimate from the White House about how much the signs cost, so they are trying to find out how many exist and where they are posted. ... More Republicans Pepper Sebelius With Questions About Health Care Waivers October 22, 2010 -Three House Republicans wrote Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Friday with a series of questions about waivers granted to companies that say they might drop their workers’ insurance if they have to comply with new consumer protections in the health care law. Reps. Joe L. Barton and Michael C. Burgess»... More Click here for more Burgess in the News Columns
Burgess: Why Policy Matters for the House GOP July 13, 2010 -The House Republican Policy Committee has been described as “the ‘think tank’ for House Republicans.” Recently the suggestion has been made that, in order to save money, perhaps Republicans no longer need their think tank. I could not more strongly disagree. If the question is, do we save money or the Policy Committee, I would s... More Burgess in The Daily Caller: Snap judgment at oil spill hearing could lead to disaster of its own May 12, 2010 -Last Friday I traveled to the Gulf Coast area affected by the oil spill caused by the April 20 explosion on the ultra-deep-water exploratory oil rig, Deepwater Horizon. The most dreadful consequence of this tragedy is the loss of life—of the 126 men and women on board the rig, 11 perished. Oil is now leaking into the Gulf at rat... More Personal Statements
MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it May 11, 2010 -MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it FACT: If you like your health insurance, you may LOSE it May 5, 2010 Dear Colleague: I wanted to make sure you saw the Fortune magazine blockbuster report showing that major US companies are recognizing the extraordinary risk of continuing to provide health b... More MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it May 5, 2010 -MYTH: If you like your health insurance, you can keep it FACT: If you like your health insurance, you may LOSE it May 5, 2010 Dear Colleague: For months leading up to the passage of the Democrats “health insurance reform” bill, Members of Congress, providers and businesses relentlessly argued that the passage of th... More Click here for more Personal Statements |
