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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.

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Feb 25, 2020

Funding for these State Opioid Response Grants is imperative to allow states to find innovative ways to combat the opioid crisis.

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Feb 25, 2020

It is time for Congress to finally pass this commonsense legislation.

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Feb 25, 2020

I appreciate the Trump Administration's commitment to healthcare, especially lowering healthcare costs and the reducing the complexity of the healthcare system.

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Feb 25, 2020

It is important to ensure that federal funds are not used to perform abortions.

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Feb 25, 2020

We are the United States House of Representatives. All spending bills originate in the United States House of Representatives.

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Feb 25, 2020

Yes, but then they've got to stand in line in the cold outside the ticket window, right? They should do it with a smartphone.

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Feb 25, 2020

The people of our country need a swift advancement of a strong, strategic funding package that addresses the scale and seriousness of this public health crisis.

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Feb 25, 2020

This bill will protect that investment. I have worked on this policy for nearly a decade, and I am thankful that this has been highlighted as a priority by the Administration.

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Feb 11, 2020

the bill is called the Women's Health Protection Act of 2019, even though if this bill became law, it would put women's health and safety at risk.

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Feb 11, 2020

As the viability of a baby occurs earlier with the help of medical innovation, the Roe v. Wade standard inherently extends the rights of states to regulate earlier in a pregnancy term.

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Feb 11, 2020

My belief in the right to life has influenced my professional career for much longer than my time in Congress.

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Feb 11, 2020

Not only does the bill raise questions about the Democrats' concern for women's health and safety, it also raises questions about the regard for the United States Constitution.

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