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November 19, 2008 Rally at Arlington's GM plant sparks urgent calls for an industry bailout
...dealer council, said Williams, who returns today from her whirlwind trip. By late Tuesday, Williams said she had met with Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound;. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas; and a staff attorney for Sen. John Cornyn, as well as an aide
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
November 19, 2008 McCotter holds onto House committee chairmanship
...a challenge from U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas, U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter won his reelection fight today for the chairmanship of the House Republican Policy Committee. McCotter's position ranks him as the No. 4 Republican in the U.S. House of Rep
Source: Detroit Free Press
November 19, 2008 McCotter keeps job as chair of GOP policy committee
...the fourth-top Republican position that McCotter was first elected to in 2006. McCotter was challenged by his vice-chair, Rep. Michael Burgess of Texas, a physician who said in announcing his bid to oust McCotter that House Republicans need a "new road
Source: Detroit News Online
November 19, 2008 Boehner, Sessions win GOP leadership posts
...Committee chairman and, as expected, Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.) retained his leadership post by winning more votes than Rep. Michael Burgess (Texas). Vote counts were not released. The Sessions-Cole contest did not go to a vote, as Cole bowed out be
November 18, 2008 McCotter fights for post
...which Republicans lost in the 2006 midterm elections. When this month's election turned out badly for House Republicans, Rep. Michael Burgess, now the vice chairman of the Policy Committee, announced he would try to beat McCotter for the top job to "ch
Source: Detroit News Online
November 18, 2008 Cornyn on track for top GOP post
...leadership positions include Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, who is unopposed for Republican Conference secretary. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, is challenging Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich., for the Republican policy committee chairmanship....
Source: San Antonio Express
November 16, 2008 JACOB: Squeeze on doctorsâ income raises concerns
US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, an obstetrician, said being a doctor is like being a farmer: "Weâre price takers." Physicians have little pricing power. ...
November 16, 2008 Will Republicans Learn From 2008 Defeat?
Rep. Michael Burgess (R., Tex.) is challenging Rep. Thad McCotter (R., Mich.) for the policy spot. (McCotter recently produced a post-election reflection on ...
November 14, 2008 Texas veterans clinic aims to ease crowding
âAs a doctor, that wears on you,â said US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, who also is a doctor. âIt hurts your ability to provide good care. ...
November 14, 2008 Remembering our heroes
Pine, who was given a Congressional Veterans Commendation by US Rep. Michael Burgess at a separate ceremony Tuesday, piloted planes such as the large B-17 ...
November 12, 2008 Recap: Burgess, Crownover re-elected
4, in addition to the more than 181000 who voted early. US Rep. Michael Burgess, District 26, won re-election with 67 percent of the vote. ...
November 11, 2008 Texas veterans clinic aims to ease crowding
...the larger Fort Worth clinic will also ease strain on the medical staff. "As a doctor, that wears on you," said U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, who also is a doctor. "It hurts your ability to provide good care." The Fort Worth clinic opened
November 11, 2008 Ground is broken on new VA clinic in Fort Worth
...day for care." The ceremony along Interstate 20 drew dozens of veterans, doctors and nurses, city and state officials and Reps. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, Joe Barton, R-Arlington, and Chet Edwards, D-Waco, who is rumored to be a candidate for Presid
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
November 10, 2008 Dr. Henry Cunningham joins Huguley Board
Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, has received the National Association of Manufacturers Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence. ...
November 10, 2008 Texas veterans clinic aims to ease crowding
"As a doctor, that wears on you," said US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, who also is a doctor. "It hurts your ability to provide good care. ...
November 10, 2008 New Fort Worth clinic hopes to ease crowding for Texas veterans
...said the larger Fort Worth clinic will also ease strain on the medical staff. "As a doctor, that wears on you," said U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, who also is a doctor. "It hurts your ability to provide good care." The Fort Worth clinic
Source: Dallas Morning News
November 08, 2008 Burgess seeks new GOP policy role
By Bj Lewis / Staff Writer After handily defeating challengers for his District 26 House seat on Election Day, US Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, ...
November 07, 2008 Burgess in Race for Policy Chair
By Jennifer Bendery Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) has thrown his hat into the race for Republican Policy Committee chairman, a challenge to the leadership ...
November 07, 2008 Denton County: GOP, Democrats happy and sad
BY DAN EAKIN, Staff Writer The Democrats are sad because they failed to unseat any Republican incumbent in the county or US Congressman Michael Burgess or ...
November 07, 2008 Burgess in Race for Policy Chair
...Michael Burgess (R-Texas) has thrown his hat into the race for Republican Policy Committee chairman, a challenge to the leadership lineup rapidly being orchestrated behind the scenes by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio). Roll Call is the first and o
November 07, 2008 Burgess seeks new GOP policy role
...After handily defeating challengers for his District 26 House seat on Election Day, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, has his sights set on the chairmanship of the House Republican Policy Committee. U.S. Rep. Thad McCotter, R-Mich., currently h
Source: Denton Record Chronicle
November 06, 2008 Republicans sweep Little Elm precincts
Republican Michael Burgess received 1487 votes for US Representative, District 26. His opponents, Democrat Ken Leach, and Libertarian Stephanie Weiss ...
November 06, 2008 GOP Leadership Chaos
...crossed signals over who would mount a campaign to chair the Republican Conference. And other members, such as Texas Rep. Michael Burgess and California Rep. Darrell Issa, sought promotions. Another, Conference Vice Chairwoman Kay Granger of Texas, d
Source: Accuracy in Media
November 06, 2008 Texans seek positions in GOP House leadership
...GOP spot. Immediately, the name of Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R-Dallas, started circulating as a contender. Then, Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, announced that he was challenging Thad McCotter, R-Mich. for the policy chairmanship. And Rep. Pete Sessi
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
November 05, 2008 Boehner Likely to Survive Carnage
Rep. Michael Burgess (Texas) also announced he would take on Republican Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (Mich.). âIâve sat on the sidelines as ...
November 05, 2008 GOP remains strong for North Texas Representatives
Republican Michael Burgess beat Democrat Ken Leach and Libertarian Stephanie Weiss. Dr. Burgess, who was a private physician before running for Congress ...
November 05, 2008 Burgess wins re-election to US House
By Peggy Heinkel-Wolfe / Staff Writer Republican Michael Burgess of Lewisville squeaked out a fourth term in the US House of Representatives, District 26, ...
November 05, 2008 Burgess to challenge McCotter for GOP leadership spot
By Jackie Kucinich Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) will challenge current House Republican Conference Policy Committee Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (Mich. ...
November 05, 2008 North Texas incumbents are re-elected in US House races
Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, had 60.2 percent, far ahead of Democrat Ken Leachâs 36.4 percent. Leach is a retired researcher with the Dallas Police ...
November 05, 2008 Republican candidates sweep Frisco elections
In Denton County Republican US Rep. Michael Burgess won re-election with 67 percent of the vote, while Democrat Ken Leach got 29 percent and Libertarian ...
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