Rep. Michael Burgess

Republican  •  26th District, Texas  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2003
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 92%
  • Abstains: 5%

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11/07/09
Some Texas leaders hope healthcare bill will allow for opting out of plan

...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

11/07/09
Edwards still undecided on healthcare vote

...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

11/07/09
Texas Republicans unlikely to vote yes on health care

...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

Source: Miami Herald
11/07/09
Rampage forces review of security policies on Army bases worldwide

...— 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

11/07/09
Does Health Bill Have Weight Problem?

...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.,

11/07/09
Texas Republicans unlikely to vote yes on health care

...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.

Source: McClatchy
11/07/09
Tea party steeps on Capitol Hill

...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

11/07/09
Army to review gun policies for all bases

...- 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

11/07/09
Edwards still undecided on healthcare vote

...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

11/06/09
GOP Congressmen Look To Bolster Retirement Tax Savings

Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Tex.) put in a bill on Oct. 23 that would simply suspend the minimum required distribution provision for the year 2010. ...

Source: Fund Action
11/06/09
RE: Michael Burgess

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., La. ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
11/06/09
RE: Michael Burgess

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., La. ...

Source: Wall Street Journal
11/06/09
Unemployment Rate Hits 26-Year High at 10.2%

Taking a jab at the House health bill, Texas Republican Rep. Michael Burgess said, "The one sector that's growing is health care and we're going to change ...

Source: Courthouse News Service
11/06/09
Some Texas leaders hope healthcare bill will allow for opting out of plan

Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said he's against the plan because it would be another unfunded system similar to Medicare. "There are many other ways ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
11/06/09
Obama Signs Unemployment Insurance Extension, Home Buyer Credit Friday

Michael Burgess (R-TX), Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Scott Garrett (R-NJ), and the head of the conservative caucus, Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price ...

Source: AHN
11/05/09
RE: Michael Burgess

"They've hurt themselves," said US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, an obstetrician who is an AMA member. "They supported [the bill] too soon, ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
11/05/09
RE: Michael Burgess

"They've hurt themselves," said US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, an obstetrician who is an AMA member. "They supported [the bill] too soon, ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
11/05/09
GOP Congressmen to Hold ‘Press Conference’ – not Lobby Day – Thursday on Capitol Hill

...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

Source: CNSNews.com
11/05/09
Even without some of its prized goals, American Medical Association backs ...

"They've hurt themselves," said US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, an obstetrician who is an AMA member. "They supported [the bill] too soon, ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
11/05/09
Burgess’ stunt with the 1,990-page House healthcare bill falls flat

...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

11/05/09
RE: Michael Burgess

This year's event, “An Enchanted Evening”, will feature performances from one of Canada's greatest musical talents, Michael Burgess. ...

Source: PR Web (press release)
11/04/09
Meredith Jessup: "Gang of 12" House Conservatives Taking on Party Leadership

...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

Source: Town Hall
11/04/09
Mark Davis: Of course these votes were about Obama

The ripples of this election may be visible as soon as noon today, as Republican House members – including Michael Burgess and Joe Barton of the North Texas ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
11/04/09
8 arrested in Region 8 in meth related raid

The people arrested are: Melanie Deloache, Christopher Simpson, Teresa Tribble, Angela Murphy, Sherry Baltz, Michael Burgess, Lowell Lawson, and Sarah Pratt ...

Source: KAIT
11/04/09
Steve King: Health bill should come with a self-destruct button

My colleagues in Congress, Michele Bachmann, Michael Burgess, Scott Garrett, and Tom Price, have joined with me to call upon everyone opposed to this ...

Source: DesMoinesRegister.com
11/03/09
Local companies express concern about healthcare legislation

...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

11/03/09
GOP Takes the Health Care Debate Online

...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

Source: CBS News
11/03/09
'House Call' on Pelosi Thursday

...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

11/02/09
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, healthcare reform and the BCS

...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

11/02/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Joining the MInnesota conservative in the effort are Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.), and Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), ...

Source: The Hill

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