A Doctor's Note

Weekly Address: Merry Christmas

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As we prepare to celebrate Christmas this weekend, Dr. Burgess gives holiday greetings and a reflection on 2017. Read his full remarks here. 

Special Address: Achieving Tax Reform for American Families

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Today, Congress passed comprehensive tax reform for the first time since 1986. In this special address, Dr. Burgess discusses how these changes to the tax code will help families in North Texas and around the country keep more of their hard-earned money. Also as part of the tax reform package, Congress voted to eliminate Obamacare's intrusive individual mandate penalty - an overreach…

Weekly Address: Protecting Those Who Serve Our Country

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Last week, Dr. Burgess introduced a bill that would protect federal security contractors working overseas from unfair sentencing requirements so that they can continue to protect our soldiers and civil servants to their full ability. In this weekly address, he discusses why this topic has become personal for him and for many North Texans. Read his full remarks here. 

Weekly Address: Giving Thanks

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In this week's message, Dr. Burgess reflects on the many reasons we have to be thankful as we celebrate Thanksgiving. You can read his full remarks here. 

Weekly Address: Veterans Day

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Dr. Burgess reflects on the service and sacrifice of the many veterans in North Texas and around the country. Our troops have laid their lives on the line to protect our freedom, and they deserve all the respect and care our nation has to offer. Read his full remarks here. 

Weekly Address: Championing Healthy Kids & Vital Health Programs

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The House has passed legislation with provisions for some of the nation’s most important public health programs, including the state Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In this weekly address, Dr. Burgess discusses how these priorities will help North Texans - and Americans across our country - who rely on these vital health services. Read his full remarks here. 

Weekly Address: A Budget to Build a Better America

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This week the House passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2018, a critical vote will pave the way for an upcoming overhaul of the federal tax code. In this Weekly Address, Dr. Burgess discusses how this budget will put our country on a sustainable path and help build a better America. You can read his full remarks here.