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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.

Jul 13, 2010

We want clean air in our State. There's no argument about that. This does not increase the pollution burden in the State.

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Jul 13, 2010

The stimulus is not working. Recent polling out suggests that fully 60 percent of the American People do not believe that the stimulus has worked.

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Jul 13, 2010

It is a fantasy that really needs to be stamped out and rejected.

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Jul 13, 2010

Sound economies need stability, and this President has provided anything but.

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Jul 13, 2010

WHERE ARE THE JOBS??? Companies aren't hiring at rates anywhere near where this Administration claimed they would be at this time.

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Jul 13, 2010

An ill-advised and scientifically suspect drilling moratorium that is already seeing jobs shipped overseas.

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Jun 29, 2010

Madam Speaker, it's tough economic times, and almost every family, every business back in my district knows in tough times you've got to sit down and put pen to paper and figure out a budget so you know where you stand and where you're…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-29
Jun 24, 2010

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Just as a historical note, I think I should point out when it comes to this issue, there's actually plenty of blame to go around because after all it was in 1988 when a Democratic Congress, voting under…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-24
Jun 16, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to discuss a bill that I believe has been given far too little attention by the Congress, especially considering the potential precedent that it may set. H.R. 4451, the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-16
Jun 8, 2010

Madam Speaker, just within the past hour, Governor Mitch Daniels came and addressed the Congressional Health Care Caucus. He gave us some particular insights as to what's been happening in his State of Indiana with regards to health care…

Congressional Record · 2010-06-08
May 28, 2010

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Let's talk just a little bit about fires and who set them and when they were set. I rise today to talk about the so-called doc fix that is contained within the bill. But first I think a little history is…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-28

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