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Michael Burgess: “Some would argue that Congress shouldn't even be in the business but we are and we've been there for 50 years.”

On the recordApril 18, 2016
Some would argue that Congress shouldn't even be in the business but we are and we've been there for 50 years.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess defends Congress's role in healthcare after decades of involvement.

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