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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.

May 12, 2011

This administration is preventing people from getting back to work producing domestic energy.

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May 12, 2011

These are dangerous and costly delay tactics, and they must stop.

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May 12, 2011

I was against this when it happened, but it mandated that a certain volume of ethanol be incorporated into the Nation's gasoline supply.

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May 12, 2011

I hate to go off topic here for a moment because our opportunity to talk--as much as I cherish the opportunities, we don't get to talk that often.

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May 10, 2011

Mr. Speaker, the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, billed as a health care bill, is actually a tax bill. It is riddled with fees and penalties that will drive up the cost of health care by imposing taxes on families and businesses…

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May 4, 2011

I will withdraw my reservation. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The reservation is withdrawn. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

Congressional Record · 2011-05-04
May 4, 2011

Practice costs are rising but don't expect us to help you meet your costs, and oh, by the way, a 30 percent pay cut in December.

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May 4, 2011

Let us all accept the premise that it has--the SGR has to go, and this morning we are here to hear our witnesses focus on their solutions.

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May 4, 2011

Madam Speaker, I reserve a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. McCarthy of New York moves to recommit the bill H.R. 1214 to…

Congressional Record · 2011-05-04
May 4, 2011

Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman continue to reserve his point of order?

Congressional Record · 2011-05-04
May 4, 2011

Help us craft that as a, whatever you want to call it, demonstration project or whatever.

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