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Charles Boustany's file:
Boustany

Republican from Louisiana

Dr. Charles Boustany is a heart surgeon and a Republican congressman from Louisiana.

Recent statements involving Charles Boustany

The Democratic health care bill in the House would "create 53 new government bureaucracies."

Recent stories featuring Charles Boustany

Yes, more bureaucracy; but how to measure it?:

Republicans contend the health care plan will create 53 new bureaucracies. We try counting them.

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