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Dr. Burgess on Hannity: The Boehner Agreement

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Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox News to discuss the Boehner Agreement that is scheduled to be voted on later tonight.

Burgess Amendment Allows 100-Watt Bulbs to be Sold

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Last night, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), introduced an amendment that would allow 100-watt lighbulbs to continue to be sold past the January 1 ban date. The amendment would prevent the Department of Energy from enforcing the Subtitle B of Title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which bans the 100-watt lightbulb. The amendment passed with a voice vote and without objection. After the vote, Dr. Burgess released the following statement.

Democrats Block Consumer Choice on Lightbulbs

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States of Representatives voted on the Better Use of Light Bulbs (BULB) Act. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), helped lead legislation efforts to repeal the Subtitle B of Title III of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which bans the 100-watt lightbulb. The legislation failed with a vote of 233 to 193. After the vote, Dr. Burgess released the following statement.

Dr. Burgess Weekly Video Address - Putting America's Fiscal Future Back on Track

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This week Dr. Burgess provides an update from Washington on putting America's fiscal back on track.

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 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.

Burgess to Vote No on Debt Limit Increase

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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:

Burgess Statement on the Passing of the Honorable Bill Clements

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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.