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.
Jun 17, 2013
Yes, I am guilty as charged but at the same time, the primary role, my role defined in the Constitution is the defense of my Nation.
Jun 17, 2013
Today, the White House's permanent campaign machine released a television ad promoting the Affordable Care Act and, unfortunately, it aims to completely mislead the public. The ad claims that Americans are seeing better coverage and lower…
Jun 13, 2013
I am not sure I agree with that, but we live in a world where levonorgestrel now is available over-the-counter with the Tootsie Rolls and Snickers bars.
Jun 13, 2013
It boils down to this: right now, you can go to a publication; you could go on the internet and buy a controlled substance by pointing and clicking at two things.
Jun 13, 2013
So we have got a plenty big problem. The good news is there is plenty we can do about it.
Jun 13, 2013
We really need a broad-based, comprehensive strategy that is focused on going after the bad actors.
Jun 13, 2013
Now, the fact of the matter is that we lose more people in this country to the drug overdoses than we do to automobile accidents.
Jun 12, 2013
The United States should be the leader in developing that technology, and indeed, we should be exporters of that technology to other places in the world.
Jun 12, 2013
Will you help us by taking a close look at the Department's and the National Nuclear Security Agency's current activity regarding export controls to ensure the process continues to work for the benefit of the United States?
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