Congressman Michael Burgess

Texas congressman Michael Burgess WASHINGTON: At least two tornadoes ripped across northern Texas, the National Weather Service said, causing major damage and grounding flights, but leaving no reported casualties. “Tornado Emergency. Two tornadoes are currently affecting the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Metroplex. Take cover now!” the service’s online alert board said on Tuesday.As residents cowered in shelters, local television images showed school buses, trucks and train cars that had been...Read Full Story

I realized some time ago that I was writing a lot of posts on Michael Burgess, and not doing a great job of keeping up with everything. My bad. I'll use this post from now on for the "rap sheet" on Congressman Michael C. Burgess, of Texas' 26th DistrictBlog Posts on WhosPlayinBurgess Talks Energy Efficiency, but pushes more Drilling.   (2008/8/7 22:50:21)Michael Burgess Wants a Secret, Unaccountable Government   (2008/7/14 21:04:47)Poll Results - For Whom We Will Raise Money   (2008/7/1 8:40...Read Full Story

Unfounded comments and bill harmful to LGBT equalityDenton, TX --- Stonewall Democrats of Denton County denounced the recent actions of Representative Michael Burgess (R) in regards to President Obama’s “Safe Schools Czar” Kevin Jennings.“Congressman Burgess has again taken the opportunity to distort the truth in a manner unbecoming an elected official,” said SDDC President John McClelland. “After the accusations made against Safe Schools Czar Kevin Jennings were proven inaccurate several...Read Full Story

The Editor's Column Posted by WhosPlayin on 2009/7/24 17:24:57 (35 reads) A friend of a friend received an email purportedly passed along from Congressman Michael Burgess, MD. (R - Lewisville) alleging things that are demonstrably untrue: - That anyone over 59 cannot get heart surgery in England's single-payer health care system - That President Obama wants to have a healthcare system like Canada or England. - That the stimulus bill included health care rationing.The full text of the...Read Full Story

The Nimrods Never Cease to Amaze Me Posted by WhosPlayin on 2009/9/15 18:30:00 (26 reads) In typical "rules are for suckers" fashion, Congressman Michael Burgess voted along party lines today against a resolution condemning the uncivil behavior by South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson.Wilson, as you may recall, shouted "You Lie" (itself a lie) at President Obama during his speech on insurance reform. Although Wilson's conduct was a breech of House rules, he refused to apologize to the house for...Read Full Story