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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.

Nov 16, 2015

Isn't there something we can do under existing law to shut those Internet sites down?

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Nov 16, 2015

They have declared war against us.

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Nov 2, 2015

I want to thank both chairmen for this joint hearing, and it is a very important topic.

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Nov 2, 2015

In the somewhat longer term, perhaps it will give impetus to this committee and the Congress to address some of the fundamental issues and hopefully come up with stronger privacy protections for our citizens.

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Nov 2, 2015

I think the European Union has highlighted a substantial issue, and that the U.S. privacy laws aren't as strong as they could be.

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Oct 27, 2015

I want to tread lightly in this area.

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Oct 27, 2015

I believe markets work. I believe open, transparent markets are better than regulated markets.

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Oct 27, 2015

I just want to say I am troubled that we are beginning to take the position that access to wireless programs... are some sort of an entitlement.

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Oct 22, 2015

Mr. Speaker, this week the White House Fellows Association is honoring the 50th anniversary of the creation of the White House Fellows Program, established by President Lyndon Johnson back in 1964. Since its inception, there have been 738…

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Oct 9, 2015

At this time, Mr. Chairman, I am very honored to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton). Chairman Upton is the distinguished chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee from the great State of Michigan and my good…

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Oct 9, 2015

Could we ask what the time differential is, Mr. Chairman? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas has 20\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from New Jersey has 14 minutes remaining.

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