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Michael Burgess: As with all landmark laws, I think it is critical that the Congress, especially the relevant authorizing committee…

On the recordJuly 24, 2018
As with all landmark laws, I think it is critical that the Congress, especially the relevant authorizing committee, engage in oversight to ensure that the agencies are implementing the law according with legislative intent.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Emphasizing the importance of congressional oversight on the 21st Century Cures Act implementation.

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