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Michael Burgess

GOP Rebuffs Obama's 'Non-Negotiation' Vow On Debt

AP | Posted 01.07.2013 | Politics

By CHARLES BABINGTON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, meet Congressman Michael Burgess. The president says he absol...

The Dim World of Light Bulb Politics

David Jenkins | Posted 07.07.2012 | Politics
David Jenkins

When widespread concern about energy waste caused states to start passing light bulb efficiency standards, the manufacturers sought a uniform national standard and got it.

Why Is Rick Perry Dodging Questions About Health Care in Texas? You Would Too

Wendell Potter | Posted 02.07.2012 | Politics
Wendell Potter

Two reports were published this week, both of which show that, by many measures, health care has gone from bad to worse since Perry became governor 11 years ago this month.

GOP Rep Asked To Clarify Impeach Obama Remarks

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Aman Batheja | Posted 10.12.2011 | Politics

The national profile of U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess rose this week after his comment at a Tea Party meeting regarding possible efforts to impeach Presid...

Tea Party Wants To Impeach Obama, GOP Congressman Agrees

Star-Telegram | Posted 10.09.2011 | Politics

Hours after the Dow Jones industrial average closed down more than 600 points Monday, U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, heard from local conser...

The Party of Crazy

Carl Pope | Posted 09.18.2011 | Green
Carl Pope

What seems consistent about the Right's distortions of reality is that they are framed to lead the public to take risks that otherwise it would reject -- whether the risk is a global economic meltdown or a climactic one.

Healthcare's Public Option: Dean vs. Burgess (VID)

Blaise Zerega | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Blaise Zerega

I have a sinking feeling that by the time the Senate has its turn, the public option will resemble a poor combination of Medicare and Medicaid.

GOP Stumbling In Health Care Fight: No Plan Yet

Politico | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

Republicans look across the health reform battlefield and see the Democrats organized, energized and flush with cash -- with several groups lined up t...

House GOP Melts For Obama Despite Differences

The Hill | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

President Obama won praise from some of the House's most conservative lawmakers as "engaging" and "respectful" during his meeting with congressional R...

GOP Rep. Proposes Paris Hilton's Energy Plan

McClatchy | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics

Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville, a leader in the GOP House revolt on domestic drilling, really likes what heiress Paris Hilton has to say about . ....