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Burgess Announces North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) invites area students who are interested in learning more about our nation’s service academies to attend the 2011 North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum. The event, which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senator John Cornyn, Congressman Sam Johnson, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Congressman Joe Barton, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Bill Flores, Congressman Kenny Marchant, and Congressman Pete Sessions.

Dr. Burgess Weekly Video Address - March 18, 2011

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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on people's right to know what happened during the closed meetings when the health care legislation, that is now the new law, was being drafted.

Burgess Votes on Continuing Resolution

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Today, Congress voted on a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the federal government for the next three weeks. The CR passed the House by a vote of 271 to 158 and will now move to the Senate. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement after voting in favor of the legislation:

The 2011 “An Artistic Discovery” Congressional High School Art Contest Announced

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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.

Dr. Burgess on CNN: Budget

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Dr. Burgess appeared on CNN to discuss the budget, making cuts, and Congress approving a two week CR.

Burgess Votes on Continuing Resolution

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Today, Congress voted on the Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund federal government agencies through the end of September. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted yes on the legislation. “We were sent to Congress to make hard decisions,” said Dr. Burgess. “Cutting funding is tough to do. No one wants to take money away from programs that serve the public. We are in a financial crisis, and over $14 trillion in debt. American families are cutting their budget and this week Congress had to do the same.”

Dr. Burgess Weekly Video Address - February 19, 2011

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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on the Continuing Resolution. It passed the House and will now move to the Senate. You can watch his address below.