Joe Barton: “all of the regulations that are coming out of this town are not helping employers.”

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…

If we did that and went to a pure market for ethanol, it would work.

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

I would repeal every existing regulation and law on oxygen and CAFE standards.