Joe Barton: “I don't know what the penalty should be, but it should be more than just a slap on the wrist.”

My Texas pride doesn't need to be hurt by that, is what you are telling me.

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

There's a saying that a lot of us use quite a bit. It's called no good deed goes unpunished.

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…