Rep. Joe Barton

Republican  •  6th District, Texas  •  14th Term  •  Sworn In 1985
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06/02/12
Most Anti-Environment House of Representatives in History Tries to Do More Damage

Last week's House activity reveals how far-ranging the attacks are. On Monday, Representative Joe Barton (R-TX) brought his BULB Act to a vote. The bill would repeal the national energy efficiency standards for light bulbs enacted in 2007 by President Bush

Source: Huffington Post
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06/01/12
Microsoft to make 'do not track' default in IE10

U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, issued a statement praising Microsoft's move. "This is a step in the right direction and an acknowledgement by the company that users want control of their personal information," he said. "Every consumer deserves the right to

Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
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05/31/12
Texas Dems nominate US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson

"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/30/12
Israeli loses Congressional race

Israel will not have one of its own in the US Congress after Itamar Gelbman, who was raised in Herzliya, failed to force a run-off race against incumbent Joe Barton in the Republican ... The 62-year-old Congressman, who entered the House of Representative

Source: Jerusalem Post
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05/30/12
Congressman Reyes ousted in Texas primary stunner

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his North Texas district.

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/30/12
Six lessons from Tuesday’s Texas primary

Among the losers: Rep. Rob Eissler, R-the Woodlands ... They ran aggressive campaigns against incumbent Republican congressmen including Joe Barton of Ennis, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, Kenny Marchant of Coppell and Lamar Smith of San Antonio.

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/30/12
Reyes ousted form US House in Democratic primary stunner; Doggett, other incumbents prevail

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his North Texas district.

Source: Republic
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05/30/12
Congressman Reyes ousted in Texas primary stunner

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his North Texas district.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/30/12
Congressman Reyes ousted in Texas primary stunner

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his North Texas district.

Source: Baytown Sun
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05/30/12
Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas-area incumbents breezing to nominations

...struggled early in fundraising and came through with too little, too late when his campaign picked up steam last month.U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, bested three opponents, including former Addison Mayor Joe Chow. U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Fort Wort

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05/30/12
US Rep. Doggett wins, Reyes ousted in Texas races

...Eddie Bernice Johnson easily survived her first serious primary challenge in 20 years, and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his

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05/30/12
US Rep. Doggett wins, Reyes ousted in Texas races

...Eddie Bernice Johnson easily survived her first serious primary challenge in 20 years, and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his

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05/30/12
Doggett wins Democratic primary in new district

...November. Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson easily survived her first serious primary challenge in more 20 years, and Republican Joe Barton also coasted to another GOP nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his

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05/30/12
Texas Primary: Romney Wins Early; Johnson, Barton Cruise

...White House and President Barack Obama will defend his incumbency while longtime U.S. Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson and Joe Barton cruised to victory in their North Texas districts, early voting returns from the state primary show. Going into th

Source: CBS 11
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05/30/12
Roger Williams appears headed for runoff in District 25 congressional race

...according to unofficial results posted on the Texas Secretary of State's website. District 6 Longtime Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Arlington easily led four challengers in his re-election bid, holding on to 66 percent of the vote with in early ret

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05/30/12
US Rep. Barton wins GOP nomination in Texas 6th

...Texas — Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton has again won his party's nomination in his North Texas congressional district. The former House Energy chairman has represented the 6th Congressional District since 1985. Some of his three Republican challenger

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05/29/12
Doggett wins Democratic primary in new district

"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep. Blake ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/29/12
Doggett wins Democratic primary in new district

"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep. Blake ...

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/29/12
Doggett wins Democratic primary in new district

"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/29/12
Texas Dems nominate US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson

"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was another longtime incumbent who coasted to his party's nomination. Along the Texas coast, Republican U.S. Rep.

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/29/12
US Rep. Barton wins GOP nomination in Texas 6th

ENNIS, Texas—Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton has again won his party's nomination in his North Texas congressional district. The former House Energy chairman has represented the 6th Congressional District since 1985. Some of his three ...

Source: El Paso Times
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05/29/12
Rep. Joe Barton joins growing list of winning incumbents

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 Beaumont is the Democratic nominee

Source: Dallas Morning News (blog)
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05/29/12
US Rep. Doggett wins, Reyes ousted in Texas races

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett won his primary Tuesday in a new ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican nomination despite fighting changes made this year to the shape and demographics of his ...

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/29/12
Squawk on the Street

Online Gambling Battle   30 Jun 2011 Making a case to legalize online gambling, with Rep. Joe Barton, (R-TX). Stocks on a Bull Run   30 Jun 2011 Steve Grasso, Stuart Frankel, with a look at the market's recent bull run and what's driving it.

Source: CNBC
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05/29/12
Daily Kos Elections Texas primary preview

Forcing a runoff with the help of the CPA would be a major coup. • TX-06 (R): Veteran Rep. Joe Barton faces a couple of primary challengers who have both loaned their campaigns in the low six figures: former Addison mayor Joe Chow and ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/29/12
Morning Energy: Road not taken

because the people know me. It’s nothing that I’m proud about, but it’s nothing that I’ve done that I feel did not go uncorrected,” she told CBS last week: http://cbsloc.al/Le8OeR — Rep. Joe Barton: For the first time in more than a decade ...

Source: Politico.com
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05/29/12
What to watch for when primary results come down

Or state Rep. Chuck Hopson, R-Jacksonville, whose district’s newest county has enough people in it to serve as a serious geographic threat to his continued service. Or U.S. Reps. Kenny Marchant and Joe Barton, both of the Dallas area ...

Source: KETKnbc.com
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05/28/12
Israeli US Congress candidate hopes for GOP victory

Gelbman is running in the state’s sixth district outside Dallas against three candidates, including incumbent Joe Barton, who was first elected ... the only Republican Jewish representative, came to Texas to campaign for him. Gelbman dismissed Cantor ...

Source: Jerusalem Post
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05/28/12
Longtime US Rep. Barton wins Republican nomination in Texas 6th Congressional District

ENNIS, Texas — Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton has again won his party's nomination in his North Texas congressional district. The former House Energy chairman has represented the 6th Congressional District since 1985. Some of his three ...

Source: Republic
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05/28/12
Memorial Day ceremony honors servicemen, women

After the redistricting conflicts that took nearly eight months and multiple lawsuits to resolve, a new congressional districts were carved out, but Navarro County remains in District 6 with incumbent Representative Joe Barton. However, Barton is facing ..

Source: Corsicana Daily Sun
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