Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Michael Burgess [R, TX-26]

Do gas and energy prices have you honking mad?

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

DENTON â€” For a Congressman representing much of Cooke County, rising energy costs has become one of the most popular concerns of his constituents.US Rep. Michael Burgess, R...

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Congress Should Adopt Patient Approach to Stopping Oil Speculation ...

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

Speculators have received a large share of the blame for the extreme rise in oil and gas prices. Iâ€™m sure others who have been vilified for the pain at the pump enjoy the company. The question must be asked: is manipulation occurring? ...

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Oil Companies Holding Out For Cheaper Land & Large Profits

2008-06-23T00:00:00Z

And neither are Republicans, no matter how many closed grocery store back drops that Joe Barton, Pete Sessions, Michael Burgess, or Kay Granger visit. They are looking out for the big corporations, their profit margins, ...

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michael burgess

2008-06-22T00:00:00Z

... Jason Heyward (Braves), Michael Burgess (Nationals), and Jesus Montero (Yankees). But most importantly, Madison Bumgarner (Giants) would be there. Not only is he one of the top pitching prospects â€¦ Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX)Rep. [. ...

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CA-26 + TX

2008-06-22T00:00:00Z

I'm not saying they have shots at turning blue but a couple of congressmen in this area could have some of the closest races of their careers: CD-32 (Pete Sessions) and CD-23 (my waste-of-space congressman, Michael Burgess). ...

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Live At The Shorebirds

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

Seuss moved over to third on a sac fly by Michael Burgess. Seuss thrown out at home on a fielders choice by Travis Reagan. Tim Pahuta got a stand up double scoring Reagan. Mark Gildea intentionally walked but left stranded with Pahuta. ...

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Baseball Americaâ€™s Hot List - June 20, 2008

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

CHRIS DAVIS; BRANDON ERBE; MICHAEL SAUNDERS; DANIEL CORTES; NEFTALI FELIZ; AUSTIN JACKSON; DANIEL MOSKOS; GIO GONZALEZ; CLIFF PENNINGTON; TIM ALDERSON; COLBY RASMUS; JAMES McDONALD; MICHAEL BURGESS.

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The grassroot is turning a nice shade of yellow

2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

McCain was absent. In an article about the convention US Rep. Michael Burgess was quoted as saying "The reality is, his campaign needs are greater in other places," Burgess said. "Texas' vote is probably not a question mark. ...

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Senior Meals Consolidation Questioned

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

SOFA's director, Michael Burgess, recently sent the city's Department for the Aging a five-page letter asking a lot of questions and demanding detailed information about the consolidation plan. Anti-consolidation advocates say Burgess' ...

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Burgess Wins Homerun Derby

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Michael Burgess of the Hagerstown Suns (low-a affiliate of the Washington Nationals) displayed lighttower-power as he slugged a total 16 homeruns on the way to winning the South Atlantic League Homerun Derby. ...

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Minor League Recap 6/17

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Melky Mesa was 1 for 4. Charleston was off because of the SAL all-star game. Jesus Montero participated in the home run derby, and finished 2nd to Michael Burgess, another top power prospect.

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Tim

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Tim Burton Michael Burgess of the Hagerstown Suns awed the crowd at NewBridge Bank Park on Tuesday on his way to winning Home Run Derby at the SAL All-Star Game. It has been a tough couple of weeks. several notable people who were at ...

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Rhinehart Dominates SAL All-Star Game

2008-06-18T00:00:00Z

Representing the Nationals were outfielder - Michael Burgess, first baseman - Bill Rhinehart and catcher â€“ Sean Rooney. As a group they combined to hit 4/7, homerun and 4 RBIâ€™s. Rhinehart shined the brightest amongst the All-Stars as he ...

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Vioxx whistle-blower weighs in on demoted antibiotic Ketek

2008-06-16T22:21:57Z

By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY More than two years after David Graham told a Senate panel that the Food and Drug Administration was " ... their side," said Rep. Michael Go to article

Burgess: Transportation, energy are top issues (Flower Mound Leader)

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z
Transportation and energy are the top issues being faced by the United States Congress, US Rep. Michael Burgess of the 26th District of Texas told members of the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon Tuesday at Celebrations ...

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Congressman Carnahan Recognizes 100-Member Congressional MS Caucus

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z
Michael Burgess of Texas. Iâ€™m pleased to announce the Caucus now has surpassed 100 Members of Congress," said Carnahan. "A member of my staff inspired me to get more involved with fighting MS, and I am encouraged to see other Members of ...

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Burgess

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z
Not bringing any technology with me except my brushes and paints Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) discusses today's Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on the funding and implementation of the FDA's Food Protection Plan. Length: 25 min. ...

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Nats Minor League Monday: Minors show promise for future of Big ...

2008-06-16T00:00:00Z
They have a solid young core led by infielders Bill Rhinehart (.295, 9 HR, 56 RBI) and Daniel Lyons (.306, 5 HR, 35 RBI) and outfielders Aaron Seuss (.308, 9 HR, 44 RBI) and Michael Burgess (262, 14 HR, 45 RBI). ...

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McCain absence annoys some at GOP gathering

2008-06-14T00:00:00Z
US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, an obstetrician, is helping write McCain's healthcare platform. "The reality is, his campaign needs are greater in other places," Burgess said. "Texas' vote is probably not a question mark.&qu

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National Guard Will Be Withdrawn From Unsecured Border

2008-06-14T00:00:00Z
"We can get a long way between now and 2011," Lynch said. "Make an assessment in 2009 or 2010 and see where we are, and if we can afford to move them off our border, then we can do that." Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) was also in favor

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