Jul 21, 2014
I appreciate the continued series of hearings on the 21st Century Cures Initiatives.
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 21, 2014
the big news, the headline is hepatitis C vanquished in our lifetimes, and that is a big deal.
Jul 17, 2014
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 670 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 670 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…
Jul 17, 2014
I need to reclaim my time. Mr. Speaker, slippery slopes work both ways, and those people who are worried about laws that would require the ending of life are worried about that slippery slope as well. I would just reiterate the point: no…
Jul 17, 2014
House Resolution 670 provides for the consideration of a package of tax deductions for charitable contributions to organizations in the form of excess food inventory and conservation easements, as well as authorizing tax-free distributions…
Jul 17, 2014
Let me continue with this thought, and if there is time, I will consider yielding to the gentlewoman from Texas. Now, while they were crafting the Affordable Care Act, they were fully cognizant of the same restrictions they had written…
Jul 10, 2014
I would merely point out that we have had this discussion on the Energy and Water Appropriations bill year in and year out on this issue. The fact of the matter is the Department of Energy wasted money when it came to Solyndra. We should…
Jul 10, 2014
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available by this Act may be…
Jul 10, 2014
Mr. Chairman, the laudable goals of the 21st Century Cures Initiative, and they are indeed laudable, but we got to remember, at the end of the day, it is all about patients. Doctors want to heal. We want to cure.
Jul 10, 2014
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this…
Jul 10, 2014
Today's amendment is to maintain current law. Since the passage in 2007 of the Energy Security Act, I have heard from tens of thousands of constituents about how the language of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act takes away…
Jul 10, 2014
I think columnist George Will said it best back in December of 2007 when the Energy Independence and Security Act passed. He said: Look, the United States Congress has two jobs--defend the borders and deliver the mail, and instead, they…
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