Government Reform

Burgess, Local Leaders And Industry Experts To Discuss Energy Efficiency And Conservation

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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) will host a summit on energy efficiency and conservation, on Saturday, July 9 at the University of North Texas. Local and state officials, as well as industry experts and businesses, will attend and speak at the summit and will highlight steps North Texans can take to become more energy efficient while saving on their energy costs.

Burgess Statement on Independence Day

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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement in recognition of Independence Day. “On July 4th, 235 years ago, our Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document marked a historic step in our country’s founding, and established “freedom” as a core principle of this great nation.

Burgess Sends Letter Opposing “Mystery Caller” Program, HHS Stops Program

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This week, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) sent a letter to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), requesting that the “mystery caller” program that HHS had proposed to see if there is adequate access to primary care and whether private insurance beneficiaries receive different service than those with public insurance be halted until further evaluation of program’s approach be conducted by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Ways and Means, as well as the Senate Finance Committee.

Burgess To Hold Trophy Club & Roanoke Town Hall Meeting

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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.