Rep. Michael Burgess

Republican  •  26th District, Texas  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2003
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 92%
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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
10/02/09
GOP congressman wants details on Obama's deals with health industry

... to save upwards of $2 trillion in the healthcare system," Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), who chairs the party's Congressional Health Care Caucus, ...

Source: ModernHealthcare.com
10/02/09
Texas lawmaker offers replacement for SGR

... payments to physicians and replacing it with a new formula linked to the Medicare Economic Index has been submitted by Rep. Michael Burgess, (R-Texas). ...

Source: ModernHealthcare.com
10/01/09
A healthcare reform foe's alleged history of discrimination

...Scott (left) talks about Solantic to Texas Rep. Michael Burgess, chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. Given that racial unease has bubbled under much of the right-wing opposition to Obama's political agenda, it's not surprising that it shou

Source: Salon
09/29/09
Ed Weaver: ACORN: Bad apple mainstream media ignored

In fact, they have a comprehensive plan, sponsored by Congressmen John Shadegg of Arizona, Phil Gingrey and Michael Burgess of Georgia, the latter two of ...

Source: Troy Record
09/29/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Stephen Strasburg, Colin Balester, Jack McGeary, Jeff Smoker, Brad Meyers, Jordan Zimmermann, Michael Burgess, Chris Marrero, Justin Maxwell, Shairon Martis ...

Source: Bleacher Report
09/28/09
RE: Michael Burgess

By contrast, Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Tex.), who is a doctor, said completeness may be required in the electronic health records for both clinical and ...

Source: CNSNews.com
09/28/09
Gardendale 21, Thompson 14: Tidwell throws on TD pass, catches ...

Xavier Morrow had 12 rushes for 95 yards. Guy Van Zant led the Rockets in tackles with 11 in the game. Casey Carroll and Michael Burgess also had seven ...

Source: North Jefferson News
09/28/09
Texas Lawmakers Question FMTV Award to Oshkosh, Express 'Great ...

They are Republicans mccaul, Joe Barton, Kevin Brady, Michael Burgess, John Carter, Mike Conaway, John Culberson, Louie Gohmert, Kay Granger, Ralph Hall, ...

Source: InsideDefense (subscription)
09/26/09
Politex: Environmentally friendly truck won't hurt congressman's ...

The US House recently agreed to buy a Peterbilt Model 330 Hybrid Electric truck — from Peterbilt Motors Co. in Denton (which is in Rep. Michael Burgess' ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
09/26/09
New Laws, Tax Breaks Could Help Struggling Newspaper Industry

Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, said he opposes a federal bailout of the newspaper industry because other financial bailouts have not been as successful as ...

Source: Kansas City infoZine
09/26/09
BNSF Says Texas' Application for Stimulus Funds Will Help Improve ...

We would also like to commend US Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison; Congresspeople Michael Burgess and Kay Granger; and TxDOT Executive Director ...

Source: PR-USA.net (press release)
09/25/09
House Energy and Commerce Committee Approves Transparency ...

Reps. Joe Barton (R-Texas), Gene Green (D-Texas), Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) introduced the amendment.

Source: Hospital Review
09/25/09
The Tweet Beat: The Best Congressional Tweets of the Week

Both Roy Blunt and Tom Perriello are also basking in praise but Michael Burgess feels snubbed. Jim Oberstar is using caps TO REALLY, REALLY EMPHASIZE HIS ...

Source: Washingtonian.com
09/24/09
House buys Peterbilt hybrid truck

...fuel efficiency and significantly reduces emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and mono-nitrogen oxides. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, was on hand when the company delivered the truck, which cost $112,000, to House officials on Wedne

09/24/09
Studio project secures big loan

Prosperity International principal Michael Burgess said yesterday that representatives from his firm and the studio would probably make a joint announcement ...

Source: Boston Globe
09/24/09
House buys Peterbilt hybrid truck

US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, was on hand when the company delivered the truck, which cost $112000, to House officials on Wednesday. ...

Source: Denton Record Chronicle
09/24/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Prosperity International principal Michael Burgess said yesterday that representatives from his firm and the studio would probably make a joint announcement ...

Source: Boston Globe
09/23/09
House Energy And Commerce Committee Lands Rare Bipartisan Agreement

...proposed by the committee’s Ranking Member Joe Barton (R-Texas) and fellow Texas congressmen Rep. Gene Green (D) and Michael Burgess (R) to the House Rules Committee. The amendment aims to provide transparency in hospital pricing and would inform pati

09/23/09
RE: Michael Burgess

The sense of relief in the air was thick and felt strongly from Specialist Michael Burgess. "[This is ] wonderful, just wonderful," said Burgess as he ...

Source: Central Illinois Proud
09/22/09
Reps From Both Sides Gather To Promote New Health IT Initiatives

...Kennedy at the news conference were fellow Reps. Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.), Allyson Schwartz (D-Pa.), Dennis Moore (D-Kan.), Michael Burgess (R-Texas), Tim Murphy (D-Pa.), Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), CIO for Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospitals Sue

09/22/09
BNSF Says Texas' Application for Stimulus Funds Will Help Improve ...

We would also like to commend US Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison; Congresspeople Michael Burgess and Kay Granger; and TxDOT Executive Director ...

Source: SYS-CON Media (press release)
09/20/09
Promised one-on-one time with Obama hard to come by for GOP

GOP Rep. Michael Burgess (Texas), who also requested to sit down with the president and has attempted to work with the White House on healthcare reform as ...

Source: The Hill
09/20/09
Hutchison gains support in Congress for governor's bid

Kevin Brady of The Woodlands, Michael Burgess of Flower Mound, John Culberson of Houston, Louie Gohmert of Tyler, Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Kenny Marchant ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
09/19/09
Why you may not be able to get the swine flu vaccine

Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess is Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. Burgess calls the H1N1 vaccine dilemma a big race against time. ...

Source: WFAA
09/19/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Congressman Dr. Michael Burgess is Chairman of the Congressional Health Care Caucus. Burgess calls the H1N1 vaccine dilemma a big race against time. ...

Source: WFAA
09/18/09
RE: Michael Burgess

US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said he has not seen a formal proposal to create a soda tax, but he does not support the general idea of it. ...

Source: HispanicBusiness.com
09/18/09
Sebelius: Federal Government Won’t Make Decisions on Vaccination, School Closures

...sites,” Sebelius said. Our contractor is shipping directly to those sites so there is not a glitch along the way.”   Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Tex.), a member of the committee and a medical doctor, said in the question and answer period that he was c

Source: CNSNews.com
09/18/09
Fort Worth ACORN office closed; offices statewide temporarily stop work

..."I am fighting to make sure that this group never again receives one cent of taxpayers' hard-earned money." U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, sent a letter to the attorney general asking for an ACORN investigation and he signed a letter that Mino

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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7772
Fax: 202-225-2919

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