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Rep. Burgess Statement On “No” Vote On HR 3221, The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009
September 17, 2009Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), issued the following statement after voting “no” on HR 3221, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009: “Regrettably, today we voted on yet another expansion of our federal government at a severe cost to the American taxpayer. read more
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Rep. Burgess Sends Ideas For Meaningful Health Care Reform To President
September 16, 2009Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), chair of the Congressional Health Care Caucus, today sent a letter to President Obama once again accepting his invitation to meet and discuss health care reform proposals. Along with the letter, Rep. Burgess sent information on four of his health care bills, which he believes would bring about widely-supported, meaningful reforms to our nation’s health care system if passed. read more
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Prescription of the Day: Transparency in Health Insurance Benefits
Ideas for real health care reform for America
PROBLEM: Many consumers or employers shopping for health care coverage are led to believe that care for a broken arm, for example, is the same regardless of how the injury happened – but that is not the case. The lack of clarity underlying certain exclusions in health benefits has created a confusing situation for many.
PRESCRIPTION: Bipartisan legislation introduced by Rep. Burgess passed the House earlier this year that would require more transparency and up-front information on health insurance plans.
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