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June 19, 2013
New legislation protects the unborn from future “House of Horrors”
Column by Rep. Joe Barton The crimes committed by convicted baby killer Kermit Gosnell can’t even be described on paper. Nurses dubbed his clinic a “House of Horrors.” Despite claims from...
June 12, 2013
Barton on NSA Scandal: “You don’t target everyone just because of a handful of threats”
Washington, D.C.: Congressman Joe Barton (R-Arlington/Ennis) released the following statement after attending a classified briefing about the recent revelations about data collection at the National Security Agency: “The limited collection and...
June 11, 2013
Rep. Barton, Committee investigate allegations of IRS seizure of 60 million medical records, possible privacy violations
Committee Leaders Concerned with Reports of IRS’ Handling of Sensitive Information, Especially as Agency Gears Up to Implement Obamacare WASHINGTON, DC: Energy and Commerce Committee leaders, including Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington)...
June 6, 2013
Local Students Honored with U.S. Service Academy Appointments
ARLINGTON, TX: U.S. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) celebrates the appointments of seven local students to the U.S. service academies and prep schools. Academic and athletic excellence has made this one of...
May 29, 2013
Rep. Joe Barton Highlights Committee’s Investigation into Sebelius’ Obamacare Fundraising
Reports also Surface that Nancy-Ann DeParle, Former Obama Point Person for Health Reform and Deputy Chief of Staff, Now Soliciting Insurance Companies for Same Group as Sebelius WASHINGTON, DC – Energy...
May 23, 2013
E-News Poll Results: Jail time for IRS scandal?
WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton wanted to know your thoughts about the recent IRS scandal. He asked his e-newsletter recipients this question – “Do you think someone should go to jail...
