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.
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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Jul 19, 2011
I think the Republicans are proposing to reduce FDA by $250 million, which would make them less able to approve drugs and devices.
Jul 18, 2011
Mr. Speaker, right now this United States Congress is writing post-dated checks on an overdrawn account. We're on a path to fiscal destruction, one that may threaten the very fabric of our Republic. In many ways, Mr. Speaker, we may be…
Jul 14, 2011
Earlier this week, 233 Members of this body, our colleagues, voted in repealing the 100-watt light bulb ban. This ban comes as a result of the 2007 energy legislation that included a provision that regulates what type of light bulb the…
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following new section: Sec. __ …
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 80 Offered by Mr. Cravaack
Jul 14, 2011
The fact is, the United States Congress, the Federal Government, should not pick winners and losers. Yes, there is new technology. It didn't happen as fast as the proponents of this legislation articulated in December of 2007, and the…
Jul 12, 2011
But, sir, that is not new information. You said you have been working on this for 30 years. Where is the beef?
Jul 12, 2011
And I would just submit the obstacle so far has been CMS. They haven't been a facilitator; they have been an obstacle.
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