Joe Barton said...

I think it enhances transparency and the confidence of the American people as we do rulemaking.

But Part 2 provides stronger protections for individuals. Most Federal laws don't.

I am opposed to just unilaterally overriding the individual's right to privacy by requiring written consent.

I helped lead the fight, and a lot of Members on the committee did, to repeal the ban on crude oil exports 3 or 4 years ...