A provision that prohibited the state of Texas, and Texas alone, from receiving education funding is one step closer to being repealed. Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1473 that will fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. Included in the legislation was a provision that would repeal the language Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-25) inserted into H.R. 1586 that singled out Texas from receiving education funding that every other state received.
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Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement after a bipartisan agreement was reached that funds the Department of Defense and prevents a government shutdown.
“An agreement has been made that will cut $79 billion below President Obama’s 2011 budget proposal. This is the second largest spending cut in the history of our country. More importantly, this agreement will ensure that our military and their families do not see any interruption in their pay and will have the resources they need as America continues to engage in three wars. In addition, this agreement will prevent a government shutdown.
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Today the House of Representatives voted on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 1363, which will fund the Department of Defense through the end of the fiscal year. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) voted in favor of H.R. 1363 which passed the House by a vote of 247 to 189.
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The weather in North Texas is unpredictable and can change in an instant. North Texans can never be too prepared for the natural disasters that may impact the region. In an effort to help residents and businesses be better prepared for severe weather and natural disasters, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), is hosting the third annual Emergency Preparedness Summit & Fair on April 16 in Trophy Club.
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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on President Obama's address on the international efforts that America is leading in Libya.
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