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Joe Barton: Time and time again we hear about President Obama's commitment to American-made energy that creates jobs and reduces our…

On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
Time and time again we hear about President Obama's commitment to American-made energy that creates jobs and reduces our dependence on foreign oil, yet he rejects a no-brainer like Keystone XL.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton criticizes Obama's rejection of Keystone XL despite its potential job creation.

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