“There is a wealth of information available to families and businesses in North Texans on how they can prepare and plan for severe weather and natural disasters,” said Dr. Burgess. “I want to make sure North Texans are prepared with the tools and knowledge for an emergency.”
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Dr. Burgess, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discusses what will work - and won't work - to affect higher gasoline prices. You can watch the video below.
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Congressman Burgess and 194 Members of Congress urge that President Obama abandon proposals to impose a $100 flight fee in the president's 2012 budget proposal. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below.
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On February 10, 2012 Congressman Burgess, along with 25 Members of Congress, sent a letter to Joshua Gotbaum, Director, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below.
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On January 31, 2012, Congressman Burgess sent a letter to Chairman Rockefeller, Ranking Member Hutchison, Chairman Mica, and Ranking Member Rahall. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below.
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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington and responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address.You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here.
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Washington, D.C. – In advance of President Obama’s State of the Union address, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health and Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, released the following statement:
“Tonight President Obama will make his sixth address to Congress and the American people since taking office. Today also coincidently marks the 1,000th day since the Senate has passed a budget. America is still at a crossroads and after three years of the Obama administration, people are still waiting for results.
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Today, Dr. Burgess released his 2011 Year End Annual Report. The report showcases his 2011 legislative work and accomplishments, media communication, constituent services, and correspondence with North Texans.
“It is important to show constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made in 2011,” said Dr. Burgess. “My office performs a variety of services; everything from drafting legislation to helping constituents work with various federal agencies, and I want them to know that I am working hard for North Texans.”
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