House votes to ease Medicare cuts to doctors Nov 20, 2009
Only one Republican voted yes yesterday, Representative Michael Burgess of Texas, an obstetrician. Eleven Democrats voted no.. (Boston Globe)
Blame game on Hill Nov 20, 2009
" Added another Texas Republican, Michael Burgess: "I don't think you should be fired ... Added another Texas Republican, Michael Burgess: "I don't think you should be fired. I thought you should have never been hired.". (New York Post -- Business)
Anger at Obama roils hearings on banking bills Nov 20, 2009
Representative Michael Burgess, another Texas Republican, took a different tack. I don t think that you should be fired, he told Geithner. (Boston Globe)
Will Snowe melt under heat from GOP base? Nov 11, 2009
One was my very own Rep, Michael Burgess, a doctor. He got out a lot of information very quick,said how many of his constituents want health care reform but without what they perceive (accurately or inaccurately) as gov t control. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obama: Your Loved Ones EndureTheir Memory Will Be Honored Nov 11, 2009
Obama: Your Loved Ones EndureTheir Memory Will Be Honored. Obama: Your Loved Ones EndureTheir Memory Will Be Honored An estimated crowd of 15,000 soldiers, family members, officials and residents listened Tuesday afternoon as President Barack Obama told the families of the 13 victims of deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage, Your loved ones endure through the life of our nation. (KWTX.com, TX)
Bachmann Faces Raucous Crowd in Minnesota Aug 28, 2009
Michael Burgess joined Bachmann, an outspoken conservative, at the town hall. While many of the public events that lawmakers have held during August have tempered recently, the Minnesota crowd Thursday was far from tame. (Roll Call)
Burgess fields questions regarding health care Aug 27, 2009
Health care reform was the focus of Tuesday nights town hall meeting that featured U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville) at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church ... " It was at this point the the honorable Michael Burgess asked one of his workers to get a microphone to this lady. Once she had a microphone, she continued..."I was born in America and raised in Cuba. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Town breaks ground for fifth fire station Aug 19, 2009
Elected officials, such as U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville), Denton County commissioners Andy Eads and Bobbie Mitchell and members of the Flower Mound Town Council, were on hand for the event, which officially brings the town one step closer to having a new station. The station will be located at 1200 Gerault Road off of Spinks Road and is expected to open in June of 2010. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Health-care outbursts foreshadow a hot August Aug 9, 2009
Congressman Michael Burgess talks to people before taking questions about proposed health care reform during a town hall style meeting Saturday, August 8, 2009 in Denton, Texas. (AP Photo/The Denton Record-Chronicle, Gary Payne) Karen Miracle of Brandon, Fla. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
New firehouse is dedicated in Lewisville Jul 29, 2009
David Lehde of U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess office presented a flag which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol and Lisa Lyons of State Sen. Chris Harris office gave the station a flag which had been flown over the Texas Capitol. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lewisville: Ribbon cut for Children’s Advocacy Center Jul 21, 2009
A representative of U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess presented a flag which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol on June 12, the day the CACDC occupied the new building. Also, a representative of State Sen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Rep. Burgess: Health Bill Brings 'Startling' Taxes Jul 16, 2009
Michael Burgess tells Newsmax ... Michael Burgess discusses the huge costs attached to Obamas healthcare plan ... Michael Burgess discusses the huge costs attached to Obamas healthcare plan. (Newsmax)
Lewisville: CACDC grand opening Wednesday Jul 11, 2009
Several speakers are scheduled, including U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess who will present a U.S. flag which was flown over the nation s capitol on June 12, the day the CACDC moved into the new facility. Other speakers will be County Judge Mary Horn and Charles Stafford, the first CACDC board president. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
GOP Voices Concerns About Fast-Tracked Health Care BIll Jul 9, 2009
Michael Burgess, M.D., at a town hall-style meeting held Tuesday by the Medical Society of the District of Columbia. The seven participants at the event were both congressional Representatives and doctors. (Townhall.com)
Council votes 3-1 to accept federal money for projects Jun 3, 2009
(Congressman Michael Burgess voted against it. . (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Burgess hears concerns during Tele Town Hall May 30, 2009
U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville) had a long conversation with a large number of his constituents Wednesday night. He called it a Tele Town Hall. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Biggest Tax Increase In World History May 27, 2009
Michael Burgess (R-Tex. Steve Scalise (R-La. (Human Events Online)
Lewisville TEA party draws crowd at city hall Apr 20, 2009
The crowd heard speeches by Lewisville Mayor Pro Tem Lathan Watts, Congressman Michael Burgess spokesperson Janice Zimmerman and others. Watts reminded the crowd of the price that has been paid for freedom during the last several centuries and expressed opposition to placing a tax burden on future generations. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
38 Republicans Vote Against GOP's Alternative Budget Apr 3, 2009
Michael Burgess, Texas. Ahn "Joseph" Cao, Lousiana. (Newsmax)
Report reveals stimulus aid for Texas Feb 18, 2009
Michael Burgess, R-Flower Mound, 9,800 new jobs; Congressional District 30, represented by U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, 7,800 new jobs; and Congressional District 32, represented by U.S. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, 7,500 new jobs. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Resigning DCTA president honored at reception Feb 14, 2009
U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess and State Sen. Chris Harris also sent letters to Hedrick, thanking him for his years of service. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
