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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.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, we have had quite a day here in Washington, D.C., in your Nation's capital. The 6\1/2\ hour health care summit that was held down at the Blair House right adjacent to the White House has mercifully concluded…
Correct. I was so scared about what the future held for me. I did some mental calculations, and if it cost me $25,000 a month just to pay my employees, what is my world going to look like in June? I'm borrowing for operational expenses…
I appreciate the gentleman yielding. When I heard what you were doing, I wanted to come down here and talk. You know, a week ago we heard from the President here in the House of Representatives, and he talked about this recession that he…
It was $12,000 to meet--I realize here that $12,000 doesn't even calibrate as budget dust with what we do. But $12,000 was an enormous sum of money to me at the time. I'm not going to be able to take a paycheck home, but I had to be able…
I thank the Speaker for the recognition. Well, Mr. Speaker, here we are at the end of another workday on Capitol Hill. It's a snowy night outside in the Nation's Capitol, and we are having a conversation, you and I, here on the House…
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 9 o'clock and 45 minutes p.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 10 a.m. ____________________
As a fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists before I came to Congress, I recognize the importance of Cervical Health Awareness Month. And yes, while we are focusing on testing today, the gentlelady is quite…
You know, it is just about 10 months ago that we first began to hear about this novel strain of flu that was coming across the border from Mexico. My home State of Texas was affected severely early on. And it is amazing that within such a…
Madam Speaker, I wish to thank the chairman of the Subcommittee on Health of the Energy and Commerce Committee for bringing this important piece of legislation to the floor. And I am a cosponsor of H. Res. 1011, sponsored by Representative…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H. Res. 1003, supporting the designation of January 10 through January 16 as National Influenza Vaccination Week. I would like to thank the numerous…
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 10 o'clock p.m.), the House adjourned until tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. ____________________
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