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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.

Feb 14, 2013

I think that is the best way to do it.

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Feb 14, 2013

I find it disingenuous for the Federal Government and in particular the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to think that they are the only ones that can do this effectively.

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Feb 14, 2013

The recognition that it is the states rather than the feds that can best regulate their domestic oil and gas productions...

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Feb 14, 2013

Texas has chosen to regulate hydraulic fracturing, but to allow it.

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Feb 13, 2013

So that being the case, it's certainly appropriate to honor the past. But part of his legacy are his children, and I would encourage anyone who wishes to get the address or the email and make a contribution so that the Nation shows its…

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Feb 13, 2013

I love to be recognized, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

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Feb 13, 2013

I thank the gentleman from Lubbock for yielding, and I'm proud to be a part of this Special Order. I want to say at the very beginning that, unlike Congressman Neugebauer, I did not know Chris Kyle or Chad Littlefield, the other individual…

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Feb 13, 2013

Well, thank you, Congressman Neugebauer. I think we have spent a good bit of our time extolling the virtues and honors of Chris Kyle and the other gentleman who was murdered, Mr. Littlefield. I want to take a minute to brag on you a little…

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Feb 13, 2013

As a fuel source, though, do you use a lot of natural gas in your foundry?

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Feb 12, 2013

Are CO2 emissions in the United States up or down?

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