Joe Barton said "We have to shut down 45 percent of our existing coal-fired power plants; two of which are in my old congressional district." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 16, 2015

We have to shut down 45 percent of our existing coal-fired power plants; two of which are in my old congressional district.

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Joe Barton

Republican · Texas

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Barton discusses the economic impact of shutting down coal plants in Texas due to the Clean Power Plan.

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