09/17/2013
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"As we begin the 111th Congress the Energy and Commerce Committee faces a tremendous work load."
"During his tenure as chairman of the committee, Mr. Barton provided the minority with one-third of the committee resources."
"I don't think that the small businesses and the students and people that are of modest means or seniors can endure another $4-a-gallon gas price problem."
"Three of the top priorities of the new Obama administration and the American public are in the jurisdiction of our committee: health care reform; climate change legislation; and energy independence."