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November 2012
- November 30, 2012Rep. Barton sends his holiday well-wishes to members of the Armed Forces overseas
- November 20, 2012Rep. Barton supports Israel and its battle against terrorists in Gaza
- November 19, 2012Barton urges President not to sign UN Arms Trade Treaty
- November 14, 2012Barton calls meningitis outbreak “an absolute tragedy,” criticizes lack of regulator response
- November 07, 2012Tickets for Presidential Inauguration 2013
- November 05, 2012Barton demands answers from President Obama about deadly terrorist attack in Libya
- October 25, 2012E-News Poll: Large majority supports tapping nation’s resources to fight gas prices
- October 19, 2012Rep. Barton recieves tax fighter award
- October 19, 2012Grassroots group honors Rep. Barton for commitment to protect gun rights
- October 15, 2012Texas Members of Congress ask for action to fight deadly disease
- September 27, 2012E-News Poll: 84% favor SMALLER government over more federal intervention
- September 26, 2012Barton “dumbfounded” by companies using rented computers to spy on customers
- September 24, 2012Hospice meeting educational for Congressman
- September 21, 2012Rep. Barton named “Taxpayer Hero” by watchdog group
- September 21, 2012Barton applauds MD Anderson’s historic Moon Shots Program
- September 19, 2012Rep. Joe Barton Honored as Guardian of Small Business by NFIB
- September 14, 2012Column: Hearing from the 6th District
- September 14, 2012Barton calls for better oversight, tighter rules on pay for “federal special consultants”
- September 12, 2012Barton condemns overseas attacks as an “act of terror,” says killers should be “held accountable”
- September 11, 2012Never Forget: Rep. Barton reflects on the 11th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
- August 22, 2012Barton, Markey: Online Viral Marketing Practices Aimed at Kids Highlights Need for Legislation to Update COPPA
- August 21, 2012Barton applauds court decision blocking costly EPA power rule
- August 14, 2012Energy and Commerce Members Welcome Court’s Decision Curbing EPA’s Overreach
- August 08, 2012Listening to YOU: Rep. Barton announces Town Hall Meetings
- August 06, 2012E-News Poll: 72% believe tax cuts should be extended for ALL Americans
- August 01, 2012Barton calls FTC’s proposed rule changes an important step toward protecting kids online
- July 30, 2012Going for the Gold: 6th District ties to the Olympics
- July 26, 2012Barton, Stearns Release Bill to Rein in Salaries of “Federal Consultants”
- July 25, 2012"What do they have to hide?" Rep. Barton votes for Audit the Fed bill
- July 18, 2012Barton, Markey: Questions Still Remain About Facebook Commitment to Protecting Younger Children Online
- July 11, 2012Repealing ObamaCare: Americans deserve "choices," not government "mandates"
- June 29, 2012Barton on Holder: “He is in contempt of the people and their right to know”
- June 28, 2012Barton “shocked, disappointed” by ObamaCare decision, vows to repeal law
- June 25, 2012Column: Building a Better Future for Our Nation’s Heroes
- June 22, 2012More Local Students Honored with U.S. Service Academy Appointments
- June 19, 2012Barton, Markey Call on International Internet Organization to Define ‘Do Not Track’ To Include Both Collection and Use of Personal Data
- June 07, 2012Rep. Barton receives first ever medical privacy award
- June 06, 2012 THE HILL: Offering a step-by-step Republican alternative to President Obama’s healthcare reform law
- June 06, 2012Barton, Markey to Facebook: Do You Plan to Collect Children’s Personal Information?
- May 25, 2012This Memorial Day, Honor Our Past and Those Who Will Defend Us in the Future
- May 24, 2012Tailoring Twitter: Barton, Stearns applaud company’s support of “Do Not Track," ask questions about new service
- May 17, 2012Rep. Barton sits down with Tea Party leaders to discuss “The More Perfect Union”
- May 15, 2012E-News Poll: 74% believe ObamaCare will hurt quality of healthcare
- May 07, 2012Increasing Care for Kids, Cutting Waste
- April 26, 2012Protecting Privacy: Rep. Barton says Cyber Security bill goes against Constitution
- April 25, 2012Tax Freedom Day!
- April 19, 2012Rep. Barton, Committee Leaders Concerned New EPA Rule Will Stifle American Energy Production
- April 13, 2012Local Students Honored with U.S. Service Academy Appointments
- April 03, 2012Rep. Barton prays for victims, vows to help with recovery
- March 29, 2012Stop the Shell Game: Rep. Barton supports five year plan to balance budget
- March 26, 2012Rep. Barton Column - “Home is where the Heart is”
- March 26, 2012Nation’s Capitol gets treated to Texas style Czech culture
- March 23, 2012Bipartisan Privacy Caucus Briefing Pushes for Passage of Children’s Online Privacy Legislation
- March 23, 2012Rep. Barton urges DOE to stop “risking billions of taxpayer dollars on unproven sources of energy”
- March 23, 2012Latest News
- March 22, 2012Dead Before Birth: Rep. Barton applauds repeal of controversial IPAB
- March 08, 2012Rep. Barton urges DOE to stop “risking billions of taxpayer dollars on unproven sources of energy”
- March 07, 2012Bipartisan Privacy Caucus Briefing Pushes for Passage of Children’s Online Privacy Legislation
- February 17, 2012Shooting Straight: Rep. Barton urges Congress to stop writing IOU’s to Social Security
- February 16, 2012Rep. Barton Op-Ed: President’s budget like a broken record
- February 15, 2012Rep. Barton calls out FDA for uncertainty & lack of clarity in product review process
- February 10, 2012Rep. Barton Op-Ed: Pro-Choice*, unless you are Pro-Life
- January 31, 2012Familiar Face: Privacy Caucus Urges Further Exploration of Facial Recognition Technology
- January 25, 2012Words vs. Actions: Rep. Barton reacts to President’s State of the Union Address
- January 24, 2012Protecting the Unborn: Rep. Barton speaks to thousands at March for Life
- January 18, 2012Shovel ready jobs buried by Obama Administration’s decision on pipeline
