The U.S. Census Bureau recently released a new report that shows an increasing number of Americans go without health coverage. According to the latest report, nearly 44 million Americans are without health coverage having risen by 1.5 million people between 2001 and 2002. As you read varying news accounts of this new report, it is important to keep in context the state of the economy: unemployment has remained high and job growth has been stagnant. American workers for decades have enjoyed high ... Read more

There is a natural tension between competing constituencies in the arena of vying for federal dollars. Funding for research for health care may at times intersect sharply with those dollars required for engineering research. But sometimes, it may all coalesce and condense around a single event or group of events that serves to demonstrate the importance of collaboration. We witnessed just such an event this weekend in North Texas with the apparently hugely successful separation of Ahmed and Moha... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess introduced and welcomed Reverend Tom Nelson, Senior Pastor at Denton Bible Church to the U.S. House of Representatives as Guest Chaplain. Reverend Nelson opened the official proceedings of the House by leading the chamber with the following prayer: “Our Father in heaven, You created us. Your law . . . the edict of Thy very nature is our protection and guide. Your benevolence continually sustains us. Your grace has protected us always in the defense of the we... Read more

Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) gave the closing remarks at a bicameral press conference on partial birth abortion. The Senate voted in favor of the legislation just weeks after its passage in the House. Speakers included U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference; Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN), Congressman Congressman Steve Chabot (R-1-OH), Congressman Joe Pitts (R-16-PA) and many others. Read more

Today I am pleased to introduce and welcome Reverend Tom Nelson. Born in 1950 in Waco, Texas, Tom grew up in a family of 4 boys. For higher education, he chose the University of North Texas, my alma mater as well, where he graduated in 1973. Reverend Nelson received his calling to ministry early and entered Dallas Theological Seminary from 1977to 1982 while he was an associate pastor of Denton Bible Church. He has been pastoring at Denton Bible Church twenty-five years and is presently Senior Pa... Read more

H.RES.407 Title:Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 73) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Linder, John [GA-7] (introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Rules House Reports: 108-323 Related Bills: H.J.RES.73 Latest Major Action: 10/21/2003 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 189 (Roll no. 566). Burgess voted YES ----... Read more

H.J.RES.73 Title:Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Young, C. W. Bill [FL-10] (introduced 10/20/2003) Cosponsors: (none) Committees: House Appropriations Related Bills: H.RES.407, H.R.2673, H.R.2765, H.R.2799, H.R.2800, H.R.2861, H.R.2989 Latest Major Action: 10/22/2003 Senate preparation for floor. Status: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 317. Note: Continuing appro... Read more

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Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday voters in my district and throughout the State of Texas went to the polls to vote on proposition 12, a ballot initiative that would amend the Texas Constitution to address the medical liability crisis facing the state. I am happy to report that the voters have spoken and, in approving the amendment, have guaranteed that the reforms enacted by the legislature and signed into law by Governor Perry will not be overturned by the courts. This legislation will protect p... Read more

H.RES.356 Title:Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the man-made famine that occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933. Sponsor: Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] (introduced 9/5/2003) Cosponsors: 8 Committees: House International Relations Latest Major Action: 10/20/2003 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 563). Burgess voted YES ---------------------------------... Read more