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Burgess, Engel Introduce Gestational Diabetes Act of 2013

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of Mother’s Day this Sunday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX-26) and Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY-16) introduced the Gestational Diabetes (GEDI) Act of 2013. According to the American Diabetes Association, up to 18 percent of all pregnancies in the U.S. are affected by gestational diabetes. The GEDI Act aims to lower the incidence of gestational diabetes and prevent women afflicted with this condition and their children from developing Type 2 diabetes. The bill passed the House in 2010, but stalled in the Senate.

Dr. Burgess on the Floor: City of Irving Receiving 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

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Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor to congratulate the City of Irving receiving the 2012 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. You can watch the video below.

North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum

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Washington, D.C. – The North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013. This informational forum will provide interested students, grades eight through twelve, an opportunity to learn more about our nation's service academies, requirements for admission, and the selection process.

Weekly Video Address: No Armed Drones Act

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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the No Armed Drones Act. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here

Weekly Video Address: We Need a Balanced Budget

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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the need to have a balanced budget. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here.

Burgess, Gibson Introduce No Armed Drones Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) and Christopher P. Gibson (R-New York) have introduced HR 1083, the No Armed Drones Act (NADA). The legislation would amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from authorizing any person to operate an unmanned drone domestically as a weapon.

Dr. Burgess on the Floor: The Continuing Resolution

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Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor about the Continuing Resolution.