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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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Jul 12, 2016

The potential comes in part from enabling both sides of the equation: doctors and patients.

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Jul 12, 2016

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following new section: Sec. __. None of the…

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Jul 12, 2016

With health care being 17 percent of the Nation's economy, it seems appropriate for the Disrupter Series to be in this space.

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Jul 12, 2016

As the sponsor of the 21st Century Cures Act, with my good friend and colleague, Congresswoman Diana DeGette, it's no secret that we have been fighting to modernize and personalize our health care system to find faster cures and better…

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Jul 11, 2016

The nation was riveted upon the emergency rooms at Parkland, at Baylor Hospital and the country stands in awe of the service that was rendered to fallen police officers during that sad interval in our nation's history.

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Jul 11, 2016

This bill has the potential to save American lives here at home as well as abroad.

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Jul 11, 2016

A partnership between our military and civilian health systems could bolster the availability of an expert work force in two ways, first by integrating military providers into civilian systems and second, military providers would be able…

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Jul 7, 2016

I certainly want to second his comment about the Department of Health and Human Services owed us the presence of the Secretary or an appropriate designee to continue to investigate this issue.

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Jul 7, 2016

This Administration has disregarded the Constitution by taking and transferring money from the authorized and funded premium tax credit account to the Cost Sharing Reduction Program.

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Jul 6, 2016

I thank the gentleman for the recognition. Mr. Speaker, passage of this bill represents a major milestone for individuals affected by mental illness across the country, and, of course, I want to congratulate Chairman and Congressman Tim…

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Jul 5, 2016

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster).

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Jul 5, 2016

I yield myself 2 minutes, Mr. Speaker. I just want to again clarify what we have under consideration at this time, three different bills, a rule that would allow votes on three different bills that empower individuals and families as…

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