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Representative Joe Linus Barton

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (TX) - District 6, Republican
First Elected: 11/06/1984
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House - District 6
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Terri; 4 Children; 2 Stepchildren
Birth Date: 09/15/1949
Birth Place: Waco, TX
Home City: Ennis, TX
Religion: Methodist
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Recent Public Statements

Rep. Barton Sits Down with Tea Party Leaders to Discuss "The More Perfect Union"

May 17, 2012 - Rep. Joe Barton joined his colleagues Wednesday on Capitol Hill for a discussion with national Tea Party leaders entitled "The More Perfect Union." The goal ...

Second Inauguration of Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jeou

May 16, 2012 - Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou will be inaugurated for the second and final time on Sunday, May 20th. In addition ...

Increasing Care for Kids, Cutting Waste

May 7, 2012 - I have dedicated my time in Congress to improving the lives of the people in the 6th District - especially children. From helping raise money ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 21.7%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 86%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 14%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,056,840.15
Total Spent $1,278,817.63
Cash On Hand $1,300,972.70
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 05/09/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Joe Barton has 94% Political Courage

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
info@joebarton.com

Campaign Webmail
http://www.joebarton.com/Contact.aspx

Campaign Webmail
http://joebarton.house.gov/ContactJoe.aspx?Type=Contact

Campaign Website
http://www.joebarton.com/

Campaign Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJoeBarton

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/repjoebarton

Campaign Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJoeBarton?sk=info

Campaign
303 North 6th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-8488

Campaign
Post Office Box 1444
Ennis, TX 75120
Phone: 972-875-8688
Fax: 972-875-8777

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://joebarton.house.gov/ContactJoe.aspx?Type=Contact

Washington, D.C. Website
http://joebarton.house.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJoeBarton

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/RepJoeBarton

Washington, D.C.
2109 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2002
Fax: 202-225-3052

District
6001 West Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Suite 200
Arlington, TX 76017
Phone: 817-543-1000
Fax: 817-548-7029

District
2106 A West Ennis Avenue
Ennis, TX 75119-3942
Phone: 972-875-8488
Fax: 972-875-1907

District
303 North 6th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Phone: 936-544-8488

Key Staff
2109 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4306
Phone: 202-225-2002
Fax: 202-225-3052

Key Staff
2109 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4306
Phone: 202-225-2002
Fax: 202-225-3052

Key Staff
2109 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4306
Phone: 202-225-2002
Fax: 202-225-3052

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