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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 7, 2012

Well, they might spend it on goods and services produced by other Americans, which would help their businesses; or they might reinvest it in their own business and perhaps hire a new person, even with the threat of the health care act…

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Mar 7, 2012

Just a few years ago, a group called American Solutions conducted a nationwide poll on different topics relating to the Tax Code and on taxes and jobs. They crossed gender, ethnicity, economic, and party lines and discovered the following…

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Mar 7, 2012

I view the President's request as a slap in the face to Fermi's legacy of scientific achievement.

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Mar 7, 2012

We cannot afford to spend any money on the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

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Mar 7, 2012

Here we are 5 weeks from the time that we all have to file our income taxes--April 17 this year. It's 99 years since this House enacted the progressive income tax that we now all know by its familiar names that we all use for it. I thought…

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Mar 7, 2012

Of course, I know I must direct my comments to you. April 17 is coming up. It's rapidly approaching. I know people are focusing and will begin to focus more and more on this issue for what remains of the month of March and the first couple…

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Mar 7, 2012

It's shameful because High Energy Physics and our broader scientific portfolio go beyond parochial interests and local politics.

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Mar 7, 2012

We cannot cut the knees out from under NASA led human space flight.

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Mar 7, 2012

This patch must be repealed to create a permanent system for Medicare reimbursement for our nation's medical system.

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Mar 7, 2012

The country of Estonia was a case in point a few years ago when they reported on their experience with the flat tax. I think this is a good system, but do you know what? I am willing to admit to you that I do not know the best for every…

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Mar 7, 2012

A bipartisan Social Security investment commission would be created with individuals appointed by the House, the Senate, the president.

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Mar 7, 2012

Our time here has almost concluded. The gentleman is exactly right. All of the improvements in the Tax Code really become meaningless if we don't reduce the size and scope and the footprint of the Federal Government. You're right about the…

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