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The Economy
Our country’s strength is drawn from a robust and healthy free market economy. We have the largest economy of any nation in the world, and as member of the Joint Economic Committee, I will continue to support policies, like reasonable health care reform and tax reform, which will encourage current and future economic growth.
Reckless spending is one of the biggest problems currently plaguing our federal government and has contributed to the growing budget deficit. As a fiscal conservative, I will continue to restrain discretionary spending. If not controlled, increased spending will place huge debt in the hands of future generations. I will do my best to ensure that Congress exercises fiscal restraint in order to achieve a balanced budget, while still allocating sufficient funding levels to meet the needs of our American communities.
I strongly support fundamental tax reform and believe we need to overhaul the tax code. Each Congress I introduce the Freedom Flat Tax Act, which would simplify our nation's tax code and encourage people to make financial decisions based on common-sense economics.
Without a doubt, small business is the engine that drives our economy. I am committed to promoting our nation's small businesses and reducing the tax and paperwork burdens the federal government places upon them.
Materials from Congressman Burgess' 6th Annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Facilitator/MC: Jill Darden, Publisher/Editor – Fort Worth Black News
Invocation: Father Jerome LeDoux, Our Mother of Mercy
Welcome: Lamar Smith, President Texas Wesleyan University
Opening Remarks:
Danny Scarth, Fort Worth City Council District 4
Frank Moss, Fort Worth City Council District 5
Kathleen Hicks, Fort Worth City Council District 8
Economic Development Summit Overview
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26)
Sustainable Development Opportunities
Sustainable Transportation/Silo Busting:
Dick Ruddell, Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The “T”)
- Dick Ruddell's Presentation
Michael Morris, North Central Texas Council of Governments
- Michael Morris' Presentation
Sustainable Community North Texas Regional Effort
Karen Walz, Vision North Texas
- Karen Walz Presentation
Community Challenge Initiative
Patricia Ward, Tarrant County
- Patricia Ward Presentation
East/Southeast Fort Worth Project Updates
Andre McEwing, SE Fort Worth, Inc
Cynthia Garcia, City of Fort Worth
- Andre McEwing/Cynthia Garcia's Presentation
Fresh Food Financing Initiatives
TC Health Department Initiatives & Obesity Related Illness and Mortality Rates
Lou K. Brewer, Health Director -Tarrant County Public Health Department
- Lou K. Brewer Presentation
Texas Food Policy Roundtable and State Fresh Food Initiatives
Kathy Golson, Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture
- Kathy Golson's Presentation
Fresh Food Financing Initiative, Successes, Challenges & Strategic Partnerships
Yael Lehmann, Executive Director - The Food Trust
- Yael Lehmann Presentation
The Good News and Healthy Harvest Programs (Preventative Care and Wellness)
Dr. Mark DeHaven, Director The GoodNEWS Program and Primary Care Research Inst
- Dr. Mark DeHaven Presentation
Keynote Panel
C. Donald Babers, Regional Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Don Koski, Community Planner, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration
- Don Koski Presentation
Carl Edlund, Director, Air Quality Division. Environmental Protection Agency
- Carl Edlund's Presentation
To view the video of the summit, click here.
Related Websites:
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Commerce
Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
Money and Taxes at firstgov.gov
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Documents:
Press Releases
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Burgess Hosts Forum On State Of The Economy
10.25.2010
Burgess in the News
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GOP gearing up for White House investigations
10.20.2010
Press Releases
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Burgess Statement On September Jobs Report
10.8.2010
Burgess in the News
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Coastal restoration trust fund idea backed by America's Energy Coast
9.22.2010
Burgess in the News
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Fort Worth considers ways to address nutritional needs
9.17.2010
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Related Files:
Rep. Burgess Letter to Attorney General Holder Requesting ACORN Investigation
Letter to House Committee on Financial Services on Auction Rate Securities
Letter to Joint Economic Committee on Auction Rate Securities
Flat Tax Mailer
H.R. 1040, Flat Tax - Reporter
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