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Michael Burgess: “I remain concerned that this legislation, like the legislation passed years ago mandating similar procedures for contact…”

On the recordApril 28, 2016
I remain concerned that this legislation, like the legislation passed years ago mandating similar procedures for contact lenses, unduly interferes in the relationship between a doctor and his patient.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess expresses concern over federal legislation affecting the veterinarian-pet owner relationship.

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