Dec 9, 2019
I am concerned about the consequences for existing Medicare beneficiaries, as this policy would raid the Medicare Trust Fund, which is already slated to go bankrupt in 2026.
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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Dec 9, 2019
I'm not sure the Three Wise Men would appreciate your comparison, as this North Star journey would lead our healthcare system as we currently know it to disintegrate into ashes.
Dec 9, 2019
universal healthcare coverage has long been the North Star of the Democratic Party.
Dec 9, 2019
Let me be clear, each and every one of these bills before us today is about Medicare for All and the pathway to socialized medicine.
Dec 9, 2019
Every bill before us today is paving that road to the North Star--to accomplishing one-size-fits-all healthcare coverage.
Dec 3, 2019
It is critical that the language in a bill that is marked up in this subcommittee and the full committee contains language stating that Federal laws preempt any State laws.
Dec 3, 2019
If there are ingredients that are proven to be unsafe, then it would be best for consumers that they not be included in cosmetics products.
Dec 3, 2019
While cosmetics should be safe for consumers, a retiree who makes cosmetics in their living room or garage as a hobby, or someone who is trying to start a new cosmetics business to market on a small local scale, should not have to register…
Dec 3, 2019
I am disappointed that this hearing today is a partisan exercise, and I hope that moving forward you will be accommodating to some remaining Republican concerns about the approach your bill has taken.
Nov 20, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, today, we are considering a bill that requires the Secretary of Labor to issue a rule on workplace violence…
Nov 20, 2019
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 209, nays 205, not voting 16, as follows: [Roll No. 633]…
Nov 18, 2019
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am happy to come to the floor tonight to reflect on a great Texan, a great American, Secretary Rick Perry. It has been an honor to have served the people of Texas alongside Secretary Perry. In fact, my…
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