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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08/31/09
Texas lawmakers say they'll return to D.C. convinced most Texans don't want healthcare reform

...behind it . . . there’s some dark clouds on the horizon," Flores said. "This hate is fanatical." Barton, Granger and U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, say most constituents who have spoken out oppose the overhaul as it is now. "North Texans

08/30/09
Lawmakers say North Texans oppose healthcare plans

Barton, Granger and US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, say most constituents who have spoken out oppose the overhaul as it is now. ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
08/29/09
The son steps out of the shadow

... Camilla Scott, Sandra Shamas, Michael Burgess! And, where, you might be wondering? At this place called The Princess of Wales Theatre! ...

Source: National Post
08/29/09
Texas congressional districts tops in uninsured

...in the bottom-ten list are in East Texas. The Texas district with the highest rate of insured constituents is represented by a doctor, Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas. But Burgess’ Dallas-area district ranks only 239th of the nation’s 435 House distri

08/29/09
Uninsured rate gives area lawmakers honor they don't want

...Barack Obama's health-reform initiative. The Texas district with the highest coverage levels is represented by a doctor, Michael Burgess of Lewisville. But Burgess' Dallas-area district ranks only 239th of the nation's 435 House districts. Houston's bes

08/28/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) held a packed town hall meeting on health care in her district yesterday afternoon, with special guest Rep. Michael Burgess ...

Source: TPMDC
08/28/09
Bachmannacare in Lake Elmo: U.S. rep meets the people

...to pay higher taxes. Say that the U.S. health care system is the greatest in the world. Questions from the audience U.S. Rep Michael Burgess, a Texas Repub who is also an M.D. and is one of the House Repubs' health care experts, has come along with Bach

Source: MinnPost.com
08/28/09
On a happening, brooms, old buildings and more

She was accompanied by Rep. Michael Burgess, a Republican from the suburbs of Dallas, Texas, who is a physician and a knowledgeable, reasonable foe of the ...

Source: Pioneer Press
08/28/09
Uninsured rate gives area lawmakers honor they don't want

The Texas district with the highest coverage levels is represented by a doctor, Michael Burgess of Lewisville. But Burgess' Dallas-area district ranks only ...

Source: Houston Chronicle
08/28/09
RE: Michael Burgess

US Rep Michael Burgess, a Texas Repub who is also an MD and is one of the House Repubs' health care experts, has come along with Bachmann. ...

Source: MinnPost.com
08/28/09
RE: Michael Burgess

US Rep Michael Burgess, a Texas Repub who is also an MD and is one of the House Repubs' health care experts, has come along with Bachmann. ...

Source: MinnPost.com
08/27/09
Lynners join forces, erect 'Wall' exhibit

It took Portorreal, Michael Burgess and fellow cadets two hours to set up the wall, carefully aligning each panel before securing panel footings into the ...

Source: Daily Item
08/27/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Among the co-sponsors is Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, who was a practicing doctor in North Texas for nearly 30 years before being elected to Congress ...

Source: Dallas Morning News
08/27/09
Ask Boswell: Nats, Orioles, Redskins and More

By not trading Soriano and Jose Guillen they got three picks __Jordan Zimmermann, Josh Smoked and Michael Burgess. So, if I could go back in time, ...

Source: Washington Post
08/26/09
Setting up wall is labor of honor for LEHS cadets

It took Portorreal, Michael Burgess and fellow cadets two hours to set up the wall, carefully aligning each panel before securing panel footings into the ...

Source: Daily Item
08/26/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Bachman, a two-term Republican US House representative in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District who has developed somewhat of a lightning rod reputation ...

Source: Woodbury Bulletin
08/26/09
REGION NEWS: Ex-coach wants GOP nod ... Jurors convict Valley City ...

She'll be accompanied by Congressman Michael Burgess, a fellow Republican from Texas who has a background in medicine. Bachmann is in her second term and is ...

Source: Grand Forks Herald
08/25/09
2 Chances for Rep. Bachmann, Constituents to Talk

...Administration. On Thursday, Bachmann heads to Lake Elmo for the health care forum. She'll be accompanied by Congressman Michael Burgess, a fellow Republican from Texas who has a background in medicine. Bachmann is in her second term and is expected to

08/25/09
2 chances for Rep. Bachmann, constituents to talk

...Administration. On Thursday, Bachmann heads to Lake Elmo for the health care forum. She'll be accompanied by Congressman Michael Burgess, a fellow Republican from Texas who has a background in medicine. Bachmann is in her second term and is expected to

08/25/09
2 chances for Rep. Bachmann, constituents to talk | KXNet.com ...

She'll be accompanied by Congressman Michael Burgess, a fellow Republican from Texas who has a background in medicine. Bachmann is in her second term and is ...

Source: Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck
08/24/09
Hospital fundraiser promises to be 'new and different'

... co-founders soprano Donna Bennett and pianist/composer Brian Finley, tenor Michael Burgess, dancer Rex Harrington and actors Chick Reid and Tom McCamus. ...

Source: Stirling Community Press
08/23/09
Netball preview: Silver Ferns vs World Seven

By tvnz.co.nz's Michael Burgess The Silver Ferns will head into uncharted waters in 2009, as they take on a world invitational seven in a three match series ...

Source: TVNZ
08/23/09
Burgess fields questions regarding health care

Health care reform was the focus of Tuesday night's town hall meeting that featured US Congressman Michael Burgess ...

Source: Star Community Newspapers
08/23/09
PoliTex: Schieffer, too, getting in digs at Perry

...the Perry administration, we’ve been in a race to the bottom, not the top," Schieffer said. Just so you know, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is technically savvy. At a recent invitation-only meeting with local business owners about how they

08/23/09
Burgess fields questions regarding health care

Health care reform was the focus of Tuesday night's town hall meeting that featured US Congressman Michael Burgess ...

Source: McKinney Courier Gazette
08/22/09
politex: Schieffer, too, getting in digs at Perry

Just so you know, US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is technically savvy. At a recent invitation-only meeting with local business owners about how they ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
08/21/09
Ceremony for new fire station on Spinks

...Braving 100 degree outdoor temperatures, a host of local dignitaries, headlined by U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, ceremonially broke ground for a Flower Mound Fire Station No. 5 in the southern part of the town, Monday afternoon. When completed early next s

08/21/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Kay Granger of Fort Worth and Michael Burgess of Lewisville; state Reps. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth (whom she called "my hero"), Diane Patrick of Arlington ...

Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram
08/21/09
Bachmann to host town hall-style health care forum

Joining Bachmann as a special guest at the forum will be Congressman Michael Burgess MD, R-Texas. Burgess practiced medicine before being elected to ...

Source: Woodbury Bulletin
08/21/09
RE: Michael Burgess

Surrey coroner Michael Burgess instructed them to conclude the death was a lawful killing, or to give an open verdict. Mr Sycamore, an administrative ...

Source: This is London

Official website: http://burgess.house.gov/
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1224 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7772
Fax: 202-225-2919

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