Today's Press Clips & Gasoline Price News
Monday, September 15, 2008
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Threat of Cyber Attack to Electricity Grid Real, Barton Says
Thursday, September 11, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, made the following statement today as part of an Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Protecting the Electric Grid from Cyber-Security Threats:”   Read More »

Hurricanes Ike, Pelosi Bear Down on U.S. Energy
Statement of U.S. Rep. Joe Barton Ranking Republican, House Energy and Commerce Committee
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today made the following statement about Speaker Pelosi’s latest energy proposal:   Read More »

Barton: NIH Reform Bill Gives Institutes Flexibility They Need
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today as part of an Health Subcommittee hearing entitled, “NIH Reform Act of 2006: Progress, Challenges and Next Steps:”   Read More »

Barton Disappointed by EPA Decision to Deny Texas Ethanol Waiver Request
Thursday, August 07, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today made the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency denied the state of Texas’ request to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard requirement:   Read More »