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February 4, 2013
E-News Poll Results: Majority support armed staff or security in schools
Rep. Barton released the results of his E-News poll on Monday afternoon. Several days ago he asked readers this question: What is the best way to combat school shootings? Here are the...
February 4, 2013
Lawmakers support FTC ideas to better protect privacy, build trust in mobile marketplace
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bi-partisan Privacy Caucus co-Chairs Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) released the following statement after reviewing the Federal Trade Commission’s report – Mobile Privacy Disclosures:...
February 1, 2013
Busted: Rep. Barton supports FTC settlement against app operator accused of privacy violations
Washington, DC: Rep. Barton (TX-06) released the following statement after learning the FTC settled a case with a social networking company accused of deceiving consumers and improperly collecting personal information...
January 23, 2013
Rep. Barton calls ‘No Budget, No Pay Act’ a good first step toward a balanced budget
WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to approve H.R. 325, the No Budget, No Pay Act: “I view this bill as a good first...
January 23, 2013
Getting to Work: Rep. Barton applauds quick action on energy and public health bills
WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced five pieces of bipartisan legislation this week that will assist veterans, streamline energy...
January 16, 2013
Rep. Barton reacts to President’s gun proposal, vows to protect your Second Amendment rights
WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) issued the following statement after President Obama announced his overreaching plan to curb gun violence: “My thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and families of...
