Joe Barton: “What we don't support is an EPA that goes beyond its core mission for what I consider to be political purposes.”

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

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…

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