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.
Jul 26, 2011
the status quo will allow these benefits to be paid in perpetuity with no negative consequence to the benefits paid.
Jul 26, 2011
if we did not do something to address the crisis coming in entitlements, in 20 years' time there likely could be an intergenerational conflict.
Jul 25, 2011
It is important that we be careful; it is important that we be prudent in providing the Federal Government any additional authority.
Jul 20, 2011
I appreciate the fact that we are having a legislative hearing, and certainly I hope the committee will move expeditiously on all three.
Jul 20, 2011
My understanding is that Janet Napolitano just today released information that was gathered in the Osama bin Laden compound about al-Qaeda's desiring to infiltrate nuclear power plants in this country and reek some sort of damage.
Jul 20, 2011
I certainly want to thank Congressman Rogers from Michigan for his hard work on this legislation.
Jul 20, 2011
I was always disturbed in my practice and I was never reimbursed for helping someone with smoking cessation.
Jul 19, 2011
They need the right people. You are not going to get good, competent people to work for the government if you underpay them.
Jul 19, 2011
Now, the FDA is not interactive, it is unpredictable and discourages innovation, and this ultimately hurts patients.
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