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Burgess Statement on Solyndra Committee Report

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released an extensive report outlining key findings of the committee’s investigation into the Department of Energy’s management of the loan guarantee program. Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), released the following statement after the report’s release:

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.

Working to ensure there will be no more Solyndras

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Tags: Economy, Energy and Environment, Budget and Spending, Government Reform

With millions out of work and rising prices on basic living expenses, American families are struggling across this country just to make ends meet. They have sent their representatives to Washington to ensure that their voices are heard, and that their tax dollars are used wisely. When this doesn’t happen, Congress must hold the proper people accountable, and do everything in our power to ensure that the waste stops and never happens again. The Obama administration’s decision to give a $535 million loan guarantee to Solyndra, when the writing was on the wall about the company’s troubled financial condition, is just the kind of waste that shouldn’t happen – and that Congress should take every step to prevent.

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, Local Leaders, and Industry Experts to Discuss Energy

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) has announced that on Saturday, July 14, he will host the 2012 Energy Summit & Fair at the University of North Texas’ Business Leadership Building. Local and state officials, as well as industry experts and businesses, will attend and speak at the summit and will highlight steps North Texans can take to become more energy efficient while saving on their energy costs.

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.”