On March 10, 2011 Congressman Burgess, Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, along with Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation Chairman Cliff Sterns, Subcommittee on Health Chairman Joseph Pitts sent a letter to Robert F. Bauer, Esq., Counsel to the President, regarding The White House's response when the committee requested information regarding closed-door meetings between the White House Office of Health Reform (WHOHR) personnel and various lobbying groups in relation to the administration's efforts to pass the health care legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) is pleased to announce the opening of "An Artistic Discovery," the annual Congressional High School Art Competition. Since the U.S. House of Representatives created the competition in 1982, hundreds of thousands of talented high school students have served as artistic ambassadors of their communities.
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Dr. Burgess appeared on KPCC radio to discuss EPA's budget and their authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Congressman Henry Waxman (CA-30) also appeared in the interview.
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Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor to discuss the upcoming anniversary of the health care law and some of the provisions in the legislation.
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In February, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) introduced the Dental Emergency Responder Act, H.R. 570. Today, it passed the House by a vote of 401 to 12.
“Today Congress fixed a technical oversight that kept dentists and dental schools from being included in emergency response plans,” said Dr. Burgess. “Dentists are a vital part of our health care communities and receive a sound general medical background during their professional education.”
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Dr. Burgess was on FOX NEWS Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano to discuss the health care hearing with Secretary Sebelius and what her response was when asked about the Florida ruling.
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energyNOW! anchor Thalia Assuras moderates a heated debate between Congressmen Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Michael Burgess (R-TX) about the government's role in regulating shale gas development, water safety and environmental health.
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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on the Continuing Resolution and the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee Health hearing, when he questioned Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the FY 2012 HHS Budget and the Implementation of Public Laws 111-148 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and 111-152 (Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010). You can watch the video below.
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