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8th Annual Economic Development Summit Aims To Boost Growth in East and Southeast Fort Worth

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) will bring together local, state, and federal representatives, area stakeholders, and the public at-large for the 8th Annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit on Friday, September 28, 2012. The annual event highlights development in the East and Southeast quadrant of Fort Worth, showcasing current and potential projects and featuring a perspective of the broad macro-environment as well as specific project accomplishments, and anticipated development.

Honoring Local Veterans

| Posted in A Doctor's Note

In this week's address, Dr. Burgess provides information on how a special project honors veterans of the 26th Congressional District, and preserves their stories for future generation of Americans. You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the video click here.

Burgess Requests Nominations for 2012 Congressional Veteran Commendation

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) proudly announces a special salute to honor local veterans and welcomes nominations for the 26th Congressional District 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.

Burgess To Hold Keller and Fort Worth Town Hall Meeting

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (Texas-26) has announced that he will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 in Fort Worth. 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 unemployment, taxes, and the health care are expected to be discussed.

Weekly Video Address: Improving the Regulatory Process

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In this week's video address, Dr. Burgess discusses how government regulations and red tape stifles growth.You can watch the video below. To read a transcript of the address click here.

Burgess Statement on Independence Day

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) released the following statement in recognition of Independence Day. “As millions across the world struggle for democracy and independence, on July 4 we are reminded that 236 years ago our founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, establishing freedom as a core principle of our great nation. The freedoms that we enjoy today are because of the bravery of those who had the courage to build this country on principles of independence and because of those who have continued to fight for our liberty. May God continue to bless America.”