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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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Mar 21, 2016

If 10 percent is good enough for God, it ought to be good enough for the IRS.

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Mar 21, 2016

If you like your tax, you can keep your tax.

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Mar 21, 2016

I want to help every American. And it is--we have made life so difficult for the average citizen with our Tax Code.

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Mar 21, 2016

Essentially, the bill, as written, would eliminate the capital gains tax.

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Mar 21, 2016

I do feel that the accumulated weight of desire for some type of fundamental tax reform will finally achieve that goal.

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Mar 16, 2016

I do believe it was in the best interest of continuing to be able to provide Medicare services.

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Mar 16, 2016

Repeal of the Sustainable Growth Rate formula was one of the reasons that I ran for Congress.

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Mar 16, 2016

One of the things that is so critical that doctors get into the correct merit-based incentive payment schedule or the eligible alternative payment method, and so you are aware of the fact that you need people to get to where they need to…

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Mar 16, 2016

This will remain my highest priority for the time that I remain in Congress.

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Mar 15, 2016

This technology has the potential to disrupt a whole host of industries from financial services to manufacturing supply chain management to health care records by infusing transparency and trust into traditionally closed systems.

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Mar 15, 2016

I am interested to hear from our panel about what the development of blockchain technology means for the next 25 years of global commerce.

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Mar 15, 2016

I thank the witnesses for taking the time to inform us about the applications and future potential of digital currency and blockchain technology.

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