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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10/26/09
RE: Michael Burgess

The issues were debated at a forum hosted by House Health Care Caucus Chairman US Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), who said that the the goal of the ...

Source: Talk Radio News Service
10/26/09
Value of individual coverage mandates questioned

... “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. ...

Source: ModernHealthcare.com
10/25/09
On the road in China: Joining the Party

By tvnz.co.nz's Michael Burgess in Beijing Only one Westerner has ever managed to join the Chinese communist party. American Sidney Rittenberg gained access ...

Source: TVNZ
10/25/09
Sleeping-pill defense claimed in Denver-area murder case

...McClay sent a series of e-mails to his aunt saying, "I'm sorry, I love you, come get my fish." When Jefferson County Deputy Michael Burgess arrived at 11:07 a.m. he got a key from an apartment manager. Inside the entrance he found empty whiskey bottles

Source: Denver Post
10/25/09
Sleeping-pill defense claimed in Denver-area murder case

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 ...

Source: Denver Post
10/22/09
Grade Your Government: Cash for Clunkers Part 2

However, US Congressman Michael Burgess had a lot to say. He sits on the House Energy and Commerce Committee which helped put together the bill. ...

Source: KLTV
10/21/09
Texas lags other states on H1N1 flu shots, data show

...and too many Texans have become casualties as a result of the H1N1 virus," said U.S. Rep. Kay Granger in a statement. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, who is a physician, said the CDC’s tally raises too many concerns for Texas, which had reported 82 H1N1-r

10/21/09
Texas GOP Hall of Hypocrites

[Texas delegation wants stimulus money for NASA, Houston Chronicle, 10/5/09] • Representative Michael Burgess (TX-26) - Representative Michael Burgess ...

Source: Burnt Orange Report (blog)
10/20/09
Texas lags other states on H1N1 flu shots, data show

US Rep. Michael Burgess, who is a physician, said the cdc's tally raises too many concerns for Texas, which had reported 82 H1N1-related deaths as of last ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
10/19/09
Fix is in—they hope

Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), who has sponsored healthcare legislation to revamp the SGR, says there are better ways to pay for the SGR fix than letting ...

Source: ModernHealthcare.com
10/18/09
PoliTex: Assistant U.S. attorney discovers perils of being 'pushy’

...votes to determine "taxpayer advocates" — for their scores in the group’s 2008 Congressional Ratings. Republican U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess of Lewisville, Kenny Marchant of Coppell and Joe Barton of Arlington got 91, 87 and 83 percent, respectively.

10/15/09
US Senate hopefuls report raising millions of dollars

District 26: Incumbent Republican Michael Burgess reported $142874 June 30, compared with Democratic challenger Neil L. Durrance, who had $3155 June 30.

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
10/14/09
RE: Michael Burgess

US Rep. Michele Bachmann, right, answers questions as US Rep. Michael Burgess, left, looks on at a town hall meeting on health care. ...

Source: News & Observer
10/14/09
Hutchison may delay departure from Senate

...legislation, which will cost Texas hundreds of thousands of jobs?" Miner asked. Also during the show, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess reiterated his support for Hutchison to be the next governor. The Lewisville Republican is among several other members of the

10/14/09
RE: Michael Burgess

All they have to show for the loss of those three players is minor-leaguer Michael Burgess, who the Nationals drafted in the 2007 amateur draft as a ...

Source: Bleacher Report
10/13/09
Healthcare reform to pass by year end

"There would be too much political damage done if something doesn't pass, so Congress will find a way," Congressman Michael Burgess, MD, (R-TX) said. ...

Source: FierceHealthcare
10/13/09
Price/Outcome Transparency is Good, but No Panacea

...know the amount of money they will be asked to pay until they hear about it much later from the insurer.On Sept. 23, Reps. Michael Burgess, Gene Green, Bart Stupak and I offered an amendment to change that practice by introducing transparency to health-

10/13/09
Taxpayer Watchdog Group Names Nine Texas Reps "Taxpayer Heroes"

In the House, Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) was the sole "Taxpayer Super Hero" with a grade of 100 percent. In 2008, there were 59 "Taxpayer Heroes" with a grade ...

Source: dBusinessNews Austin (press release)
10/13/09
Hutchison hints at pushing back Senate resignation

Also during the show, US Rep. Michael Burgess reiterated his support for Hutchison to be the next governor. The Lewisville Republican has joined several ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
10/13/09
Hutchison may delay departure from Senate

Also during the show, US Rep. Michael Burgess reiterated his support for Hutchison to be the next governor. The Lewisville Republican is among several other ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
10/13/09
Taxpayer Watchdog Group Names Nine Texas Reps "Taxpayer Heroes"

In the House, Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) was the sole "Taxpayer Super Hero" with a grade of 100 percent. In 2008, there were 59 "Taxpayer Heroes" with a grade ...

Source: Reuters
10/13/09
Hutchison hints at pushing back Senate resignation

...of her seat before year's end. "I think that October/November time frame is gone," Davis said. Also during the show, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess reiterated his support for Hutchison to be the next governor. The Lewisville Republican has joined several oth

10/09/09
Good, but not $40-a-ticket good

... the show has rarely been offered in Canada outside of a Toronto production in the mid-'90s starring David Cassidy, Amy Sky and Michael Burgess. ...

Source: St. Catharines Standard
10/08/09
Politicians and Policy Experts Agree that Healthcare Reform Will Pass, but ...

"There would be too much political damage done if something doesn't pass, so Congress will find a way," said Congressman Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX). ...

Source: Reuters
10/08/09
Politicians and Policy Experts Agree that Healthcare Reform Will Pass, but

"There would be too much political damage done if something doesn't pass, so Congress will find a way," said Congressman Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX). ...

Source: PR Newswire (press release)
10/06/09
House lawmakers, Obama officials to meet on reform

While pleased the administration “has finally decided to engage House Republicans in the healthcare reform debate,” Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), ...

Source: ModernHealthcare.com
10/05/09
The Tweet Beat: The Best Congressional Tweets of the Week

Michael Burgess is endearing colloquial, Gresham Barrett is strutting (while not shamelessly sucking up to Joe Wilson), Chuck Grassley doesn't care what you ...

Source: Washingtonian.com
10/05/09
Good show hampered by theatre

... the show has rarely been offered in Canada outside of a Toronto production in the mid-'90s starring David Cassidy, Amy Sky and Michael Burgess. ...

Source: Niagara Falls Review
10/04/09
System reform bill revisited by House panel that OK'd it

Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R, Texas), who sponsored the amendment, argued that the change was needed to ensure that patients would be able to see the ...

Source: American Medical News
10/02/09
Classic 'Blood Brothers' still leaves a mark

... the show has rarely been offered in Canada outside of a Toronto production in the mid '90s starring David Cassidy, Amy Sky and Michael Burgess. ...

Source: Niagara Falls Review

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1224 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7772
Fax: 202-225-2919

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