Transportation and Infrastructure

Congressmen Burgess and Stupak Introduce Bill to Fix Insurance Loophole

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  Today, U.S. Congressmen Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) and Bart Stupak (MI-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to stop insurance companies from denying coverage for injuries incurred while participating in certain legal recreational and transportation activities, such as snowmobiling and horseback riding. “Texans have the luxury to enjoy our vast State and all of the…

Burgess Redintroduces Biodiesel Credit Tax Legislation

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  H.R. 927, Biodiesel Tax Credit Sponsor: Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Introduced: February 8, 2007 Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means Why it is needed: Today the U.S. imports nearly 60% of its oil and this number is expected to increase to 75% by 2010. Most of this oil comes from the Middle East and politically unstable nations…

The February Burgess Bulletin

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  Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email address. If you experience problems unsubscribing, please use the "Write Your Rep" service and…

Burgess Earns National Association of Manufacturers Legislative Excellence Award

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  United States Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has earned the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) “Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence” based on the strength of his legislative record during the 109th Congress. Congressman Michael Burgess received the award for his score of 100 for an outstanding voting record in support of his understanding of…

Burgess Remarks on President Bush's State of the Union Address 2007

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U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. commented on the State of the Union Address on the following programs.  Please click on each individual link to access the file. Jon-David Wells Show01/23/2007 State of the Union (Preview)Jeff Bolten Show01/24/2007 State of the Union Mark Davis Show01/24/2007 State of the Union Alan Nathan: State of the Union01/26/2007 Alan Nathan:…

Burgess Retains Seat on Powerful House Committee

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U.S. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) continues his service as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the 110th Congress. He has been selected to sit on four subcommittees including the Heath; Energy and Air Quality; Oversight and Investigations; and Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. Elected in 2002, Congressman Burgess served on the House…

The January Burgess Bulletin

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  Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email address. A Note from the Congressman… Two-thousand six came to a close with two historical…

The December Burgess Bulletin

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Please do not respond to this email. To contact Congressman Burgess, use the "Write Your Rep" service. If you would to be removed from our email distribution list, please click here. This link will redirect you to the main page of the congressional website where you can remove your email address. A Note from the Congressman… The month of November was certainly busy…

Transportation Leaders Tackle Planes, Trains and Automobiles at 4th Annual Summit

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  Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess (TX-26), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, hosted the 4th Annual 26th Congressional District Transportation Summit. The event highlighted local, state and federal transportation experts and was devoted to discussing and improving transportation throughout North Texas and was hosted at the Texas Motor Speedway.…

Flying this Thanksgiving?

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  Make Your Trip Better Using 3-1-1 3 –1–1 for carry-ons = 3 ounce bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3 oz. container size is a security measure. Consolidate bottles into one bag and X-ray separately to speed screening. Be…