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Burgess Statement on President’s Changes to NSA Program

Burgess Statement on President’s Changes to NSA Program Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on the president changing the current National Security Agency (NSA) telephone data collection program. “Today’s announced changes to the National Security Agency’s Section 215 metadata collection program is an admission by President Obama of the overreach of government that has occurred under his watch. While the program was authorized before his taking office in 2009, mission creep has made it unsustainable. “At the same time, making c... Read More »

Burgess Statement on Budget Vote

| Bruce Harvie

Burgess Statement on Budget Vote Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on the passage of the $1.1 Trillion Omnibus spending bill. “Today I voted against the budget because it increases spending and it fails our veterans. Removing the spending caps imposed by sequestration, and further raising the national debt is unacceptable. For the first time in 50 years we have reduced the budget for two consecutive years, a needed first step in fixing our ongoing debt problem. Undoing our progress by passing a $1 Trillion budget I feel moves... Read More »

Burgess Releases 2013 Annual Report

| Bruce Harvie

Burgess Releases 2013 Annual Report Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Burgess released his 2013 Year End Annual Report. The report showcases his 2013 legislative work and accomplishments, media communication, constituent services, and correspondence with North Texans. “It is important to show constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made in 2013,” said Dr. Burgess. “My office performs a variety of services; everything from drafting legislation to helping constituents work with various federal agencies, and I want them to know that... Read More »

Weekly Video Address: Health Care Debacle

| Meredith Smiley

This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington regarding Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' testimony before the Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday. You can watch the video below. To get a transcript of the click here. Read More »