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Joe Barton: I supported it then. I was ranking member when they passed the 2007 Energy Bill that greatly expanded it, and I have…

On the recordJune 21, 2016
I supported it then. I was ranking member when they passed the 2007 Energy Bill that greatly expanded it, and I have vehemently opposed the expansion in committee and on the floor.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton reflects on his changing stance regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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