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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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Apr 18, 2016

In the act, we sought to put power back in the hands of those who actually provide the care so the doctors, not agencies, will help shape Government care payments systems of the future.

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Apr 18, 2016

We do everything we can. We try to look for legal solutions...

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Apr 18, 2016

We're losing the ability to access information that we need to rescue victims and solve crimes.

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Apr 18, 2016

It's possible like never before for someone even in another country to victimize a child here in the U.S.

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Apr 14, 2016

Certainly in the very early days of President Obama's administration the statement was made repeatedly that transparency would abound in this healthcare law.

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Apr 13, 2016

May I inquire of the gentleman from Colorado how many additional speakers he has?

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Apr 13, 2016

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was established by Congress in 1970 to reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle accidents and to help make our nation's roadways safer.

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Apr 13, 2016

The importance of the agency's mission cannot be understated.

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Apr 13, 2016

House Resolution 672 provides for consideration of H.R. 2666, the No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act. The rule provides 1 hour of debate equally divided between the majority and the minority of the Energy and Commerce…

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Apr 13, 2016

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 672 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 672 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker…

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Apr 13, 2016

Always, I commit to you that we will do whatever possible for the public service campaign to make sure this word gets out to consumers.

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Apr 13, 2016

The life-saving nature of NHTSA's mission requires Congress and this Subcommittee in particular, to ensure absolute compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards and processes.

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