“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordApril 18, 2016
Nothing pulls the joy out of the practice of medicine like realizing your Congress is going to whack you off at the knees December 31st every year for, what was it, 17 years.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas
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Burgess discusses the negative impact of Congress on medical practice.

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