The Oil Industry's 12 Favorite Lawmakers

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12. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas)

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Rep. Joe Barton questions BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward during a hearing of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on June 17, 2010.


Contributions From Industry:$100,470

Relevant Committee Assignment: House Committee on Energy and Commerce

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