Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Michael Burgess [R, TX-26]

North Texas lawmakers set their congressional agendas

2009-01-06T00:00:00Z

...she will learn the subcommittee for which she will be the ranking member, which will help determine her focus. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville: His priorities are healthcare, ensuring access to treatment and that children are receiving medical cover

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For Obama, the time to act is now

2009-01-03T00:00:00Z

...Their arguments tend to be deceptive at best, downright hysterical at worst. A recent Washington Times column by Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, was sadly typical. “The idea of government-run healthcare sounds appealing to many Americans,” he wrote.

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Editorial: Our annual Washington Leaderboard

2008-12-30T00:00:00Z

An electrifying presidential campaign dominated the year in politics. But when you add things up, Congress dealt with a surprising stack of issues. Capitol Hill's actions were so important economically that historians should consider 2008 as

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City makes list for Legislature

2008-12-27T00:00:00Z

...Airport, downtown improvements, and technology associated with a planned police and fire training facility. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, secured more than $6.5 million in earmarks for Denton County projects — including about $350,000 for

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State makes more HEAP funds available

2008-12-26T00:00:00Z

Michael Burgess, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, said: "Even though the fuel costs are heading down, many consumers including seniors ...

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Red, White House and blue Christmas

2008-12-21T00:00:00Z

...Visual Arts Society of Texas, was invited to paint an ornament to represent the 26th Congressional District. U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, extended the invitation to Williams last July. Denton painter Jo Williams is pictured with the Chr

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Veasey gives commencement address at Texas Wesleyan

2008-12-13T00:00:00Z

Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, and Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell, all have new offices. Granger has moved to 320 Cannon House Office ...

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Museum Exhibit Features Historic Iraq Military Hospital

2008-12-12T00:00:00Z

"When Congressman Michael Burgess (Texas) came to Balad (AB) and toured the old and new hospital facilities in August, he realized the importance of the old ...

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Barton only Tarrant lawmaker to back auto bailout

2008-12-11T00:00:00Z

...among the four lawmakers who represent portions of Tarrant County. Voting no were Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth; Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville; and Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell. For all four conservative Republicans, the bill amounted to a chal

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Editorials, Opinion Pieces, Letter To The Editor Discuss Issues Related To Health Care Reform

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

...that "it's the only way to wrest control of our health from the insurers" (DeMoro, Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/8). Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), Roll Call: The U.S. is "on the brink of handing over a greater share of our health and health care to an eve

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Barton only Tarrant lawmaker to back auto bailout

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

Voting no were Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth; Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville; and Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell. For all four conservative Republicans ...

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The Past Is Prologue

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

[WSJ, 11/28/08] Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX): In a November 2008 op-ed in the Washington Times, Representative Burgess echoed the 1994 oppositionâ€™s talking ...

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Area artists help the White House celebrate Christmas

2008-12-10T00:00:00Z

The white dove atop the White House Christmas tree isn’t the arbor’s lone star. Texas has provided 18 of the 369 ornaments adorning the Blue Room’s tree, including creations from Coppell, Denton, Fort Worth and the University of Texas at Arlington,

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Physicians in Congress

2008-12-09T00:00:00Z

... MD (R, Tex), Michael Burgess, MD (R, Tex), Jim McDermott, MD (D, Wash), and Steve Kagen, MD (D, Wis). Rep David Weldon, MD (R, Fla) retired. ...

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At inaugural events, North Texans will be entertaining, watching ...

2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

Rep. Michael Burgessâ€™ office plans to start telling people in two weeks whether theyâ€™ve got tickets, spokeswoman Alison Lynn said. Rep. ...

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PoliTex: Texas' Hutchison ranks 27th among senators in wealth

2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

Rep. Kenny Marchant, R-Coppell, a former developer, ranked 13th among the 435 members, with a maximum value of $53 million. Rep. Michael Burgess ...

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Dallas-Fort Worth auto dealers facing own challenges

2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said during a recent meeting with three dealers from Tarrant County that all were resigned to "a slimming of the number ...

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Dallas-Fort Worth auto dealers facing own challenges

2008-12-06T00:00:00Z

...the manufacturers’ standpoint, because we’re not costing them any money and they don’t have the money to buy us out." Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, said during a recent meeting with three dealers from Tarrant County that all were resigned

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North Texas Senator Backs Automaker Bailout Plan

2008-12-05T00:00:00Z

John Cornyn and Rep. Michael Burgess all say they are still undecided at this point. They say they are waiting to review a formal proposal, ...

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Bud Kennedy: Renewed east side deserves more attention

2008-12-04T00:00:00Z

Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, and Kay Granger, R-Fort Worth, might agree. At the All Church Home event, almost a miraculous save for historic preservation, ...

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