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Michael Burgess

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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.

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Jun 15, 2017

Let me just say that I do agree with the honorable gentleman from Massachusetts. Yesterday, I think Speaker Ryan gave one of the finest speeches that I have heard on the floor of this House. I also agree that there will be ample time for…

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Jun 12, 2017

In our examination of privacy and security issues, it is important that we balance these concerns with the creativity and innovation driving this market forward.

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Jun 7, 2017

I haven't gotten enough in-depth research. I don't know if the Office of Personnel Management is on your Wall of Shame or not.

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Jun 7, 2017

The maturation of the FinTech industry is a step in the right direction for incorporating the unbanked and underbanked into the economy.

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Jun 7, 2017

Cybersecurity in the health care sector is a timely topic that has real, physical consequences.

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Jun 7, 2017

I want to thank Chairman Latta for holding this hearing today.

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Jun 7, 2017

Congress should evaluate ways to hold providers of products and services accountable without holding them back from further innovation.

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May 4, 2017

Directed to the Chair, I would just make note of the fact in North Carolina, there were three plans offered in 2015, down to two plans in 2017, premium increase of 82 percent. Mr. Speaker, it is now my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the…

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May 4, 2017

I would point out that within the State of Illinois, there were eight plans in 2015. There are five plans in 2017 with a 57 percent increase in premiums. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Johnson), a valuable…

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May 4, 2017

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has \3/4\ minute remaining.

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May 4, 2017

I would point out that, in the State of Florida, there were 10 insurance plans available in the individual market in 2015, down to 5 plans in 2017, with a 24 percent premium increase. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from…

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May 4, 2017

May I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 13\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 11\1/4\ minutes remaining.

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