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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 Health Care Repeal Vote

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health and Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act, by a vote of 244 to 185.

Dr. Burgess' Op-Ed: We cannot afford to forget Alzheimer's

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What devastation the affliction of Alzheimer’s can cause — it can take one’s life, to be sure, but even more insidious, it can remove a lifetime of memories and destroy the very essence of self. On Nov. 5, 1994, former President Reagan announced that he had Alzheimer’s. “I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life,” he said in the letter. At that time, four million Americans suffered from the disease. Today, more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and this year alone, $200 billion will be spent caring for those with the disease.

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.”