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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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Feb 3, 2015

Yes. Mr. McGOVERN. I was just curious because it seems like there is no enthusiasm on your side for debating this for the 56th time.

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Feb 3, 2015

At this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Dr. Dan Benishek.

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Feb 3, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

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Feb 3, 2015

House Resolution 70 provides for a rule to consider the full repeal of the flawed and ill-conceived Affordable Care Act. The rule provides for 90 minutes of debate, divided and controlled by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the…

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Feb 3, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. Dingell).

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Feb 2, 2015

I have gotten my flu shot every year except 2004 when it was politically inadvisable for a Member of Congress to receive a flu shot because there was a shortage.

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Feb 2, 2015

We would like you to react with a little bit more clarity and be flexible when so many lives are on the line.

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Feb 2, 2015

There is no one asking for a Federal mandate. It doesn't mean that the vaccination is not important.

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Feb 2, 2015

If there is a mismatch in the vaccine, which became apparent in May or even as late as September, it is unacceptable that advisories were not issued until December.

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Feb 2, 2015

It is important for parents to have their children vaccinated.

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Jan 26, 2015

The reauthorization of NASPER will help States implement and improve their PDMPs, which improve clinical decisionmaking and reduce diversion.

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Jan 26, 2015

This past weekend, I traveled to McAllen, Texas, down to our border, to once again tour the intake facilities that are being used to process the tens of thousands of individuals who are crossing into the United States each year. This…

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