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Michael Burgess: I think it would really send a bad signal at this point in time. I think it would be harmful, very harmful, to our…

On the recordDecember 3, 2009
I think it would really send a bad signal at this point in time. I think it would be harmful, very harmful, to our overall economy.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess warns against raising taxes on health care and cutting Medicare.

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