Rep. Joe Barton

Republican  •  6th District, Texas  •  14th Term  •  Sworn In 1985
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05/29/12
Races I'll be watching for tonight – Off the Kuff

Silvestre Reyes versus Beto O'Rourke in CD16; Rep. Eddie Berniece Johnson versus Taj Clayton in CD30; Rep. Joe Barton versus the field in CD06. (The CPA also said it was playing in CD04 against Rep. Ralph Hall, but I ...

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05/29/12
1THING Seattle | Sustainability Starts With 1THING - Energy ...

Last July Rep. Joe Barton's (R-TX) “Better Use of Light Bulbs” (BULB) bill to block the new standards won a simple majority in a 233-193 vote in the House, but failed to get the necessary two-thirds support to go forward.

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05/29/12
Pro Drone Representatives | Phoebe's Detention Room

Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6] Aye Rep. Charles Bass [R, NH-2] Aye Rep. Karen Bass [D, CA-33] Nay Rep. Xavier Becerra [D, CA-31] Nay Rep. Dan Benishek [R, MI-1] Aye Rep. Rick Berg [R, ND-0] Aye Rep. Shelley Berkley [D ...

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05/29/12
Fuel Fix » Texas energy leaders face tough challenges today

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, is the chairman emeritus of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, who drew rebukes from both colleagues and constituents after apologizing to former BP CEO Tony Hayward during a ...

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05/29/12
Rep. Joe Barton joins growing list of winning incumbents | Trail ...

AP has called it for Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington Also Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands Rep. Ralph Hall, R-Rockwall, soon to be the oldest person ever to serve in Congress Rep. Kenny Marchant. So far, little sign of ...

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05/29/12
Pro Drone Representatives | Phoebe's Detention Room

Rep. Spencer Bachus [R, AL-6] Aye Rep. Tammy Baldwin [D, WI-2] Nay Rep. Lou Barletta [R, PA-11] Aye Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12] Aye Rep. Roscoe Bartlett [R, MD-6] Aye Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6] Aye Rep. Charles Bass ...

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05/29/12
Fuel Fix » Texas energy leaders face tough challenges today

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, is the chairman emeritus of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, who drew rebukes from both colleagues and constituents after apologizing to former BP CEO Tony Hayward during a ...

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05/29/12
Rep. Joe Barton joins growing list of winning incumbents | Trail ...

AP has called it for Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, in CD6. Also Rep. Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands. So far, little sign of anti-incumbency around Texas in congressional races, except in El Paso. Former Rep. Nick Lampson of ...

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05/28/12
CISPA Threatens Internet Privacy, SEO Services | MasterGoogle.com

The bill's biggest opponents are Ron Paul (R-Texas), the Obama administration, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Congressional Privacy Caucus co-chairmen Reps. Joe Barton ...

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05/25/12
Dedicated Tenther: An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R ...

An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R - TX-6) About #BrettKimberlin. Dear Representative Barton. The case of one Brett Kimberlin has come to my attention, and I felt I should bring it to yours. Specifically, I believe ...

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05/25/12
Dedicated Tenther: An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R ...

An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R - TX-6) About #BrettKimberlin. Dear Representative Barton. The case of one Brett Kimberlin has come to my attention, and I felt I should bring it to yours. Specifically, I believe ...

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05/25/12
Dedicated Tenther: An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R ...

An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R - TX-6) About #BrettKimberlin. Dear Representative Barton. The case of one Brett Kimberlin has come to my attention, and I felt I should bring it to yours. Specifically, I believe ...

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05/25/12
Dedicated Tenther: An Open Letter to Representative Joe Barton (R ...

The case of one Brett Kimberlin has come to my attention, and I felt I should bring it to yours. Specifically, I believe you should know that Mr. Kimberlin is the Principle for two 501(c) Organizations: Velvet Revolution and the ...

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05/24/12
So, regulations are bad for corporations, but good for families who ...

Earlier this month, I recommended that some of you contact US Rep. Joe Barton. Barton convinced the House Energy and Commerce Committee to eliminate performance bonuses for states that streamline their Medicaid and ...

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05/24/12
Lawmakers Question Twitter's Tracking Practices | Adweek

While praising Twitter for its Do Not Track commitment, Reps. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Joe Barton (D-Texas), members of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus and Energy and Commerce Committee, fired off a ...

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05/24/12
Ash Grove approves US$125m investment, USA

... and further improve on its record of reducing air emissions. I am pleased by Ash Grove's decision and by the knowledge that it will be among the lowest emitting cement producers in Texas,” said US Rep. Joe Barton (R-6).

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05/24/12
So, regulations are bad for corporations, but good for families who ...

Earlier this month, I recommended that some of you contact US Rep. Joe Barton. Barton convinced the House Energy and Commerce Committee to eliminate performance bonuses for states that streamline their Medicaid and ...

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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/21/12
Joe Barton, Meet Alessandro Acquisti | Cato @ Liberty

I was particularly intrigued by the comment of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX). He's playing against type—if we're still to believe that Republicans stand for limited government—where he's quoted saying: “I believe in free market ...

Source: Jim Harper
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05/20/12
House Passes 15% Renewable Energy by 2020 - Solar Energy Facts

"There's a war going on against energy from fossil fuels" said Representative Ralph Hall, Republican-Texas. Representative Joe Barton predicted the bill "isn't going to go anywhere" because President Bush would veto it if it ...

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05/19/12
Rep. Joe Barton - Janine Turner

This entry was posted on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 9:18 AM and is filed under Radio Show Guest: Congressman Joe Barton. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, ...

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05/19/12
Rep. Joe Barton - Janine Turner

This entry was posted on Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 9:18 AM and is filed under Radio Show Guest: Congressman Joe Barton. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, ...

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Official website: http://joebarton.house.gov/
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2109 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2002
Fax: 202-225-3052

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