Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ..."This is thuggery," said Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. "This is thievery. This is high crimes and a direct assault on the American public. I mean, this is not just testing for normal product manufacture, in my opinion, for what it's worth. Someone did this deliberately. They found… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, whose district includes part of the airport, said the improvements are long needed.  "I just welcome the scrutiny that's being applied to the FAA because I think it's necessary," ...more Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, said he recalled the tone of the FAA's letter as somewhat "dismissive.  It has taken a long time to get an answer," Mr. Burgess said of Ms. Whiteman's complaints. "But I'm grateful that she came forward and she brought the facts to… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, whose district includes part of the airport, said the improvements are long needed.  "I'm glad they're taking this seriously and making some changes that are long overdue," he said. "I just welcome the scrutiny that's being applied to the FAA because I… Read more »

...[Oversight and Investigation] subcommittee member Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) emphasized their view that FDA should be compelled to do a pre-inspection prior to approving a new active pharmaceutical ingredient supplier abroad. This is currently not mandated in law, but represents a long-standing FDA policy. FDA has admitted it did not inspect the Chinese producer of Heparin ingredients… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site ...U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess agrees.  The Texas Republican sits on a health committee that oversees the FDA.  "That is the government agency that should be looking into this," Burgess said.  "They are responsible, not just for devices themselves, but the products that go into making… Read more »

Note: When you click "more" you will be directed from Rep. Burgess' website to the publication's site. ..."You do have to wonder, is this an unscrupulous merchant with his thumb on the scale? Or is it someone who is intent on doing us harm?" asked Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas).  Burgess said companies sometimes hesitate to point out troubles in their supply chain for fear of putting… Read more »