Joe Barton

Blowing green smoke: Politicians whose environmental claims don't hold up

After GOP Kills Net Neutrality Bill, Focus Shifts Back to FCC

One day after Congressional Republicans killed compromise legislation that would have protected net neutrality -- the principle that broadband providers shouldn't play favorites with Web content -- pressure has returned to the Federal Communications Commission to act on the issue.

Texas Republican Joe Barton Apologizes to BP, Then Apologizes to America

Texas Republican Rep. Joe Barton said during today's hearing he was "ashamed" that BP had been the victim of a "shakedown" after the company agreed to set aside $20 billion for claims resulting from the spill. He then issued a retraction.