I try to participate every year because I do believe it is an important part of the process.
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.
I do not believe that the President's budget takes us there; in fact, I believe it undercuts that investment.
The President's budget sacrifices 'Einsteinian' science at the political alter of trying to compete with the private sector.
It's shameful because High Energy Physics and our broader scientific portfolio go beyond parochial interests and local politics.
A bipartisan Social Security investment commission would be created with individuals appointed by the House, the Senate, the president.
I am asking you today that when this committee does write its budget that you preserve the funding levels in the President's Budget, or even better if possible, increase them.
My legislation, HR 103 is an idea that grew out of a town hall meeting in my district.
Unfortunately, uncertainty in Medicare is not the only issue facing our nation's seniors.
the taxpayer has taken a pretty bad hit on this, and while I want the companies to do well, I think at some point we may have to put the taxpayers' needs and wants ahead of those of the companies.





