Rep. Joe Barton

Republican  •  6th District, Texas  •  14th Term  •  Sworn In 1985
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06/02/12
Most Anti-Environment House of Rep...

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...

Source: Huffington Post
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06/01/12
Microsoft to make 'do not track' d...

U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, issued a statement praising Microsoft's move. "This is a step in the right direction and an acknowledgemen...

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

"I'm very appreciative of their support and confidence," she told Dallas television station WFAA. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Barton was ano...

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 a...

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

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican...

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

Among the losers: Rep. Rob Eissler, R-the Woodlands ... They ran aggressive campaigns against incumbent Republican congressmen including ...

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/30/12
Reyes ousted form US House in Demo...

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican...

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

The congressman also ran television spots recounting O ... and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton also coasted to another Republican...

Source: RealClearPolitics
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05/30/12
Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas...

...struggled early in fundraising and came through with too little, too late when his campaign picked up steam last month.U.S. Rep. Joe B...

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

...Eddie Bernice Johnson easily survived her first serious primary challenge in 20 years, and former House Energy Chairman Joe Barton als...

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06/02/12
Texas Hold Em... and Congressmen F...

Burgess has a history of fighting the 2007 law, along with fellow Texas Congressman Joe Barton, R-Ennis. In 2010, both lawmakers, with Re...

Source: Peter T
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06/01/12
El Paso congressional nominee advo...

FILE – In this June 17, 2010 file photo, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas,questions BP CEO Tony Hayward during the House Oversight and Investigat...

Source: Ganja News
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06/01/12
El Paso congressional nominee advo...

FILE – In this June 17, 2010 file photo, Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas,questions BP CEO Tony Hayward during the House Oversight and Investigat...

Source: Ganja News
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05/31/12
Congress takes batting practice | ...

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Tex., also skipped his turn in the batter's box but gave a shout out to Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wy. “She can hit the ba...

Source: Jenny Rogers
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05/31/12
Congress takes batting practice | ...

Hank Johnson, D-Ga., told Yeas & Nays. “This is an election year. Someone will probably throw a fast slider at me, and then I'll see that...

Source: Jenny Rogers
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05/31/12
Gov.: Drones over Va. 'great'; cit...

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, said in the same letter he "proudly supported" the FAA Modernization and Reform Act that allowed for the domest...

Source: Bruce Majors
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05/31/12
Congress takes batting practice | ...

Hank Johnson, D-Ga., told Yeas & Nays. “This is an election year. Someone will probably throw a fast slider at me, and then I'll see that...

Source: Jenny Rogers
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05/29/12
Fuel Fix » Texas energy leaders fa...

Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, is the chairman emeritus of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, who drew rebukes from both colleagues and ...

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05/29/12
Rep. Joe Barton joins growing list...

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 olde...

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05/29/12
Pro Drone Representatives | Phoebe...

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 ...

Source: phoebe53
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