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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 24, 2013

I yield myself 1 minute. You know, on the subject of wasting time, it was 6 or 7 weeks ago that Chairman Pitts sent a letter to the President saying: What are you proposing to do about this? This was not something that was in the plan. You…

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Apr 23, 2013

Tomorrow on the floor of this House, we will consider H.R. 1549, the Helping Sick Americans Now Act. This bill is a win-win for our constituents. It's compassionate towards the most vulnerable. Unlike other parts of the Affordable Care…

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Apr 17, 2013

Open enrollment will start October 1st.

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Apr 17, 2013

They are to go live online on October 1st. And I guess the question on everyone's mind this morning is, will you be ready?

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Apr 17, 2013

You can expend funds within the fund, if that is what you are asking, yes, sir.

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Apr 17, 2013

Is it Obamacare or Obama don't care? Tell me which it is.

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Apr 17, 2013

I think the Congress needs to hold your agency accountable.

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Apr 17, 2013

Education and outreach is going to be a big part of what happens with the Affordable Care Act this summer, is it not?

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Apr 15, 2013

I thank the House leadership for allowing me to utilize this hour to talk about some of the coming effects of the Affordable Care Act. The Boston Tragedy

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Apr 15, 2013

First, I do want to take a moment and join with so many of my colleagues who have just spoken on the floor in acknowledging the sacrifices that were made by first responders, people who ran toward the sound of the destruction this…

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Apr 15, 2013

it is a poor worker who blames his tools.

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Apr 15, 2013

Thank you for being with us through this long session.

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