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Joe Barton

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Joe Barton is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 6th congressional district from 1985 to 2019. During his tenure, Barton served as the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping energy policy and telecommunications legislation. He was known for his advocacy of fossil fuel interests and his support for deregulation in the energy sector.

May 6, 2010

I yield myself such time as I may consume, subject to the 5-minute limitation. As always, Madam Chairwoman, I am deeply moved by my friend from Massachusetts' eloquent words. The problem is nothing he said really directly relates to the…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 2 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Massachusetts also has 2 minutes remaining.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

I yield myself 2 minutes. Well, my esteemed colleague from Massachusetts is at least talking about my amendment now. That's progress. He used the term ``black hole.'' I'm sure he knows, since scientists at MIT in his home State have…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

I yield myself the final 30 seconds. Madam Chair, only my friend from Massachusetts could filibuster in a 5-minute time-limited debate. Those last comments, as far as I could tell and to the extent they were substantive, were absolutely…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Mr. Speaker, in its current form I am. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Barton of Texas moves to recommit the bill H.R. 5019 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce with…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Chair, I rise in support of the Deutch amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

I thank the gentleman from Texas. I am not going to consume a lot of time. Madam Chair, I simply want to say this is a $12 million advertising campaign for free government money or loans at very low interest rates. Bees don't need…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

Madam Chair, the minority has no objection to this amendment. We support it and would urge its passage. I yield back the balance of my time.

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06
May 6, 2010

I commend the Chair for her fairness in calling that last vote. I appreciate that sincerely. Madam Chair, I rise to claim time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-06

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