Dr. Burgess spoke on the House Floor regarding legislation he introduced in February, the Dental Emergency Responder Act. The legislation incorporates dentistry by name into the federal disaster response framework. Shortly after Dr. Burgess spoke the legislation, it passed the House by a vote of 401 to 12. It will now move to the Senate for debate and a vote.
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Dr. Burgess was on FOX NEWS Freedom Watch with Judge Napolitano to discuss the health care hearing with Secretary Sebelius and what her response was when asked about the Florida ruling.
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This week Dr. Burgess provided an update from Washington on the Continuing Resolution and the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee Health hearing, when he questioned Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the FY 2012 HHS Budget and the Implementation of Public Laws 111-148 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and 111-152 (Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010). You can watch the video below.
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During the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee Health hearing, Dr. Burgess questioned Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the FY 2012 HHS Budget and the Implementation of Public Laws 111-148 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and 111-152 (Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010).
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Dr. Burgess' opening statement during the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation Hearing - Waste, Fraud, and Abuse: A Continuing Threat to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Dr. Burgess' opening statement during the Energy and Commerce Full Committee Hearing The Consequences of Obamacare - Impact on Medicaid and State Health Care Reform.
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Dr. Burgess appeared on Fox 4 Dallas to discuss the amendment he entered into the Continuing Resolution (CR) that would provide $830 million to Texas education. It passed with a vote of 235 to 187.
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