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

Edwards bucks party, votes against healthcare bill

2009-11-08T00:00:00Z

...who represent portions of Tarrant County voted against the bill: Rep. Joe Barton of Arlington, Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Michael Burgess of Lewisville and Kenny Marchant of Coppell. Edwards’ position was especially noteworthy because he had been on t

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Edwards still undecided on healthcare vote

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...Carter, R-Round Rock. The four GOP lawmakers from Tarrant County — Reps. Joe Barton, Arlington; Kay Granger, Fort Worth; Michael Burgess, Lewisville; and Kenny Marchant, Coppell — have been strong opponents of the Democratic healthcare bill. The St

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Texas Republicans unlikely to vote yes on health care

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...John Carter, R-Round Rock. The four GOP lawmakers from Tarrant County — Reps. Joe Barton, Arlington; Kay Granger, Fort Worth; Michael Burgess, Lewisville; and Kenny Marchant, Coppell — have been strong opponents of the Democratic health care bill.

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Rampage forces review of security policies on Army bases worldwide

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...— military police, security guards — but not in their homes, their schools or, in this case, the deployment area." U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is among those wondering whether that is the right policy."The investigation at Fort Hood is

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Does Health Bill Have Weight Problem?

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Roy Blunt (R. Mo.) said the bill is longer than War and Peace (1,225 pages) and the King James Bible (1,291 pages). Rep. Michael Burgess (R., Texas) stood on top of a copy at a Capitol Hill rally this week to view the crowd. Rep. Steve Scalise (R.,

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Texas Republicans unlikely to vote yes on health care

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...of Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock. The four GOP lawmakers from Tarrant County — Reps. Joe Barton, Arlington; Kay Granger, Fort Worth; Michael Burgess, Lewisville; and Kenny Marchant, Coppell — have been strong opponents of the Democratic health care

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Tea party steeps on Capitol Hill

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...protesters, The Dallas Morning News reports. They took turns "whipping up the crowd, not that it took much effort." Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Tex., said, "We heard from you this summer. It was like an inoculation. It was like a vaccination to prevent the

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Some Texas leaders hope healthcare bill will allow for opting out of plan

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...D-Dallas, declined to comment on the opt-out provision because it is part of the Senate bill, not the House’s. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said he’s against the plan because it would be another unfunded system similar to Medicare. "There ar

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Army to review gun policies for all bases

2009-11-07T00:00:00Z

...- military police, security guards - but not in their homes, their schools or, in this case, the deployment area." U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, is among those wondering whether that is the right policy."The investigation at Fort Hood is still ong

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Burgess’ stunt with the 1,990-page House healthcare bill falls flat

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, attempted a bit of political theater this week. The result, unfortunately, reflected a loose grip on reality and ham-handed constituent service. Burgess helpfully brought copies of the 1,990-page House health-reform b

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GOP Congressmen to Hold ‘Press Conference’ – not Lobby Day – Thursday on Capitol Hill

2009-11-05T00:00:00Z

...Pelosi stood on the steps of the Capitol and unveiled this 2,000 page product and that was kind of a closed event,” Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) told CNSNews.com. “We thought, ‘Why don’t we have a press conference where we open it up to the pe

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Meredith Jessup: "Gang of 12" House Conservatives Taking on Party Leadership

2009-11-04T00:00:00Z

...Scozzafava. Tuesday’s meeting included Rep. Steve King (R-IA), Ms. Bachmann, Doctors Paul Broun and Phil Gingrey (Rs-GA), Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), and others who are willing to take on their own party’s heirarchy. According to Mr. Akin, “This s

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Local companies express concern about healthcare legislation

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...that’s a valid question." Dr. Susan Rudd Bailey of Fort Worth, president-elect of the Texas Medical Association, and Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound and a doctor, said doctors are struggling to maintain their practices amid scant payments from Me

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GOP Takes the Health Care Debate Online

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...congressional reading room this afternoon to pour through the bill -- and will invite citizens to join them online. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) is Webcasting the reading, which is taking place from 2 to 6 p.m. this afternoon. Meanwhile, the Republica

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'House Call' on Pelosi Thursday

2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

...effort include Reps. Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (R-Ga.), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee, Pete Hoekstra (R-Mi), Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), Scott Garrett (R-N.J.), and Rep. Steve King (R-IA). Pence: ‘CBO Score is Moot’ House Repub

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The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, healthcare reform and the BCS

2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

...you less than two hours) and then tell the public that this is good for Texas — or America. I was the one person at Rep. Michael Burgess’ town hall meeting whom he allowed to be shouted down. I admit I got flustered and did not say what I wanted to

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Cost of stimulus jobs in Texas so far: $545,000 per job

2009-10-31T00:00:00Z

...that total isn’t reflected on recovery.gov. The Web site does not distinguish between jobs created and jobs saved. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said he believes that the administration’s claim that 640,329 jobs were created across the n

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Democrat Edwards wants to read bill before deciding, while DFW Republicans remain flatly opposed to healthcare bill

2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

...in which Washington will dictate what insurance you get, which doctors you can see, and how much you will have to pay." Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, a physician, said, "I do not deny that reforms are needed" but criticized the plan released Thurs

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Value of individual coverage mandates questioned

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

... “is problematic in a free society,” and wouldn't necessarily have a 100% success rate, said Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), who chairs the caucus. ...

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Sleeping-pill defense claimed in Denver-area murder case

2009-10-25T00:00:00Z

When Jefferson County Deputy Michael Burgess arrived at 11:07 am he got a key from an apartment manager. Inside the entrance he found empty whiskey bottles ...

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