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  • Burgess: Transportation, energy are top issues
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 27, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site Transportation and energy are the top issues being faced by the United States Congress, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of the 26th District of Texas told members of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon Tuesday at Celebrations in Highland Village...more Read more

  • Students prepare to serve their country
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 27, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Keegan Farley, 17, drove alone for four hours from Ponder, near Denton in North Texas...To get to this day, Farley applied through his congressman, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville...more Read more

  • EYES ON WASHINGTON: How Your Representative Voted
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 25, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site How votes of the North Texas congressional delegation were recorded in the week ending Saturday...more Read more

  • Cheers and Jeers
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 24, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site Cheers: To U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess for promoting motorcycle safety. Burgess has co-founded a congressional motorcycle safety caucus and is an original sponsor of a House resolution supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Burgess has shown a commitment to the rider community, and I'd encourage anyone who rides to contact his office to let him know how much we appreciate it...... Read more

  • House Republicans unveil series of energy bills
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 23, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said rising gasoline prices have replaced illegal immigration as the top concern in his district, based on questions from his constituents. ``There’s been a sea change in northern Tarrant County as well,’’ he said....more Read more

  • U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Resolution Supporting 'Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month'
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 23, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site A resolution (H. Res. 339) introduced by U.S. Representatives Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday May 21...more Read more

  • A Medicare Crisis Gets Even Worse
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 22, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...In addition, the longer Congress puts off overhauling the SGR, the more it will cost to get it done, Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) — who is, like Price, a physician — told Roll Call....more Read more

  • Burgess to address chamber luncheon Tuesday
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 22, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Celebrations in Highland Village. The luncheon is being sponsored by Time Warner Cable. Congressman Michael C. Burgess will give the keynote address....more Read more

  • To members' dismay, fuel efficiency starts in House
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 19, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, drives a Toyota Prius hybrid he bought four years ago. He supports bettering the environment, but he opposed Cleaver's amendment last year. "It was so poorly crafted; it was vague; it wasn't explicit," Burgess said. "It didn't say everyone needed to drive a Prius, it just said a vehicle with a low carbon footprint."...more Read more

  • Law requires Congress to lease greener cars
    Posted in Burgess in the News on May 18, 2008 | Preview rr

    Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, drives a Toyota Prius hybrid he bought four years ago. He said he supports bettering the environment, but he opposed Cleaver's amendment last year. "It was so poorly crafted; it was vague, it wasn't explicit," Burgess said. "It didn't say everyone needed to drive a Prius, it just said a vehicle with a low carbon footprint. "I thought it was another in a lon... Read more