Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), issued the following statement after voting “no” on HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009: “Regrettably, today we voted on yet another expansion of our federal government at a severe cost to the American taxpayer.
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), issued the following statement after voting “no” on HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009:
“Regrettably, today we voted on yet another expansion of our federal government at a severe cost to the American taxpayer.
“While I cast a ‘no’ vote on HR 3221, there are several good things in this bill. For instance, I fully support the provisions in the bill that apply to veterans, including loan forgiveness and the ability to transfer education credits from one school to another while serving. While I disagree with using an education bill to strip ACORN funding, I was pleased that the House of Representatives addressed that issue.
“However, This bill primarily sought to get rid of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and replace it with the U.S. Department of Education’s Direct Loan Program. This bill is just another example of the federal government getting rid of choice and mandating only a so-called public option.”
Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and three of its subcommittees: Health, Energy & Environment, and Oversight & Investigations. He is also a member of the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee. Prior to becoming a member of Congress in 2002, Congressman Burgess practiced medicine in North Texas for over 25 years.
