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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.
That money in the health care bill that was cut from Medicare should have dealt with the doctor fees first, and anything else left over should have gone to pay for the other programs that they wanted to buy. Quoting from Ms. Moon: ``They…
Mr. Speaker, we find ourselves up against another deadline for the so-called ``doc fix,'' and this happens because this Congress lacks the courage to solve the problem. The fact is, Mr. Speaker, the longer we put off doing a permanent fix…
Madam Speaker, today I sent, along with Representative Scalise of Louisiana, a letter to the United States Army Corps of Engineers supporting Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal's request for an emergency permit to dredge and build sand…
Mr. Speaker, last week, our committee on Energy and Commerce, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, held the first of what is likely to be many hearings into the events going on in the Gulf of Mexico. So far, the hearings and…
Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to recognize Denton County, Texas and members of the Denton County leadership delegation who are visiting here in Washington, D.C. this week. These local officials and business leaders understand that what goes…
Mr. Speaker, how many times did we hear during this past year, year and a half, ``If you like what you have, you can keep it''-- talking about health insurance, talking about your doctor. We even heard the Presidential candidate of 2008…
Madam Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. {time} 1345 Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Deutch The CHAIR…
Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Amendment No. 4 offered by Mr. Burgess: Page 6, line 6, strike ``111'' and insert ``110''. Page 12…
Madam Chair, this amendment is relatively simple in construct, but the issue is an important one. The issue is cost savings in our country. This amendment would strike the $12 million it has designated for advertising that will be paid for…
I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Barton).
Madam Chair, this bill is not funded. It is an authorization bill. It depends upon appropriation. There is no pay-for put forward. It is never going to be appropriated. It is going nowhere. At the very least, let's be honest with…
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