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September 14, 2012
Column: Hearing from the 6th District
By: Rep. Joe Barton Washington, D.C.: When the House adjourned on August 3rd, I had the opportunity to spend several weeks in the 6th District and catch up with the people I have...
September 14, 2012
Barton calls for better oversight, tighter rules on pay for “federal special consultants”
WASHINGTON, DC: The Subcommittee on Health held a hearing Friday to examine the pay for federal consultants under the Title 42 program. Title 42 allows some at the Department of...
September 12, 2012
Barton condemns overseas attacks as an “act of terror,” says killers should be “held accountable”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) made the following statement Wednesday after vicious attacks in Egypt and Libya lead to the tragic deaths of American citizens, including the U.S....
September 11, 2012
Never Forget: Rep. Barton reflects on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Washington, D.C.: Congressman Joe Barton (R-Arlington/Ennis) released the following statement about the 11th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist Attacks: “It is a day none of us will ever forget. Our...
August 22, 2012
Barton, Markey: Online Viral Marketing Practices Aimed at Kids Highlights Need for Legislation to Update COPPA
Lawmakers introduced 'Do Not Track Kids Act' legislation to protect online privacy of children and teens WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) voiced their concerns...
August 21, 2012
Barton applauds court decision blocking costly EPA power rule
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) released the following statement Tuesday after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia blocked implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State...
