On June 1, 2011 Congressman Burgess along with 28 Members of Congress sent a letter to Dr. Donald Berwick. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below.
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Washington, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation later today that will increase the federal government’s legal debt limit by $2.4 trillion, raising the limit to $16.7 trillion. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement and will vote against the measure:
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Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on the death of the Honorable Bill Clements:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor Bill Clements, an important figure in the history and success of the Republican Party in Texas.
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"Memorial Day is a time when we can pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have fallen in service to our nation. They have upheld our values of liberty, justice and self-determination. Today I proudly join my fellow Americans in honoring and remembering these brave individuals who have given their lives for the sake of freedom and liberty.
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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the future of Medicare. Dr. Burgess also discusses how you and your family can prepare for severe weather.
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On May 27, 2011, Dr. Burgess, along with 20 members of the Texas delegation, sent a letter to President Obama. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below.
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Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor and how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is riddled with fees and penalties that will further drive up the cost of health care through imposing burdensome taxes on families and businesses.
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