Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting in Trophy Club. The town hall will provide residents of Texas’ 26th Congressional District the chance to learn more about what is happening in Washington and how legislation will impact North Texans. Issues such as health care reform, taxes and spending are expected to be discussed.
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On June 1, 2011 Congressman Burgess along with 28 Members of Congress sent a letter to Dr. Donald Berwick. To view the letter as a PDF click on the image below.
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Washington, D.C. – The United States House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation later today that will increase the federal government’s legal debt limit by $2.4 trillion, raising the limit to $16.7 trillion. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement and will vote against the measure:
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Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement on the death of the Honorable Bill Clements:
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Governor Bill Clements, an important figure in the history and success of the Republican Party in Texas.
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"Memorial Day is a time when we can pause and reflect on the sacrifices of the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have fallen in service to our nation. They have upheld our values of liberty, justice and self-determination. Today I proudly join my fellow Americans in honoring and remembering these brave individuals who have given their lives for the sake of freedom and liberty.
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As Memorial Day approaches, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 2011 Congressional Veteran Commendation. The Congressional Veteran Commendation, in conjunction with the Veterans History Project, sponsored by the Library of Congress, honors the distinguished veterans of Texas’ 26th Congressional District and preserves their stories for future generations of Americans.
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Yesterday, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R, Texas-26) and Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D, Nevada-01) introduced the Preservation of Access to Osteoporosis Testing For Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2011. The legislation, H.R. 2020, would maintain the current Medicare payment policy for osteoporosis testing through 2013.
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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on the future of Medicare. Dr. Burgess also discusses how you and your family can prepare for severe weather.
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