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May 15, 2012
E-News Poll: 74% believe ObamaCare will hurt quality of healthcare
Rep. Barton released the results of his E-News poll on Tuesday afternoon. Several days ago he asked readers this question: Under ObamaCare, will the quality of health care get better, worse,...
May 7, 2012
Increasing Care for Kids, Cutting Waste
Op-Ed by Rep. Joe Barton I have dedicated my time in Congress to improving the lives of the people in the 6th District - especially children. From helping raise money for projects...
April 26, 2012
Protecting Privacy: Rep. Barton says Cyber Security bill goes against Constitution
WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas), co-chair of the Bi-partisan Privacy Caucus, delivered the following speech (video and text attached) on the House Floor Thursday urging his colleague to vote against...
April 25, 2012
Tax Freedom Day!
Column by: Rep. Joe Barton For most of us April 17th of this year was the deadline for filing our federal tax returns. Did you also know that it was...
April 19, 2012
Rep. Barton, Committee Leaders Concerned New EPA Rule Will Stifle American Energy Production
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama's Environmental Protection Agency today finalized a 588-page rule that expands regulations for oil and natural gas production to add complex new requirements affecting a variety...
April 13, 2012
Local Students Honored with U.S. Service Academy Appointments
ARLINGTON, TX: U.S. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) celebrated the appointments of eight local students to the U.S. service academies and prep schools. Academic and athletic excellence has made this one of...
