Joe Barton — Energy and Commerce Committee?

By Aaron Mehta

A longtime conservative from Texas, Rep. Joe Barton rocketed onto the national spotlight by famously apologizing to BP during a June hearing

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Fred Upton — Energy and Commerce Committee?

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FCC Chairman Martin under fire

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Energy Policy Act":

"… in addition to energy policy. During his chairmanship Barton sponsored the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The bill, signed into law by President George W. Bush, contained …"

Energy Dept. offered to put private investors ahead of taxpayers if Solyndra went bankrupt

By Ronnie Greene

Email trail shows Energy Department offered to put investors first if Solyndra collapsed

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Federal agents search headquarters of failed solar firm Solyndra

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White House had role in federal benefit for failed solar company, House investigators say

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Skipping safeguards, officials rushed benefit to a politically-connected energy company

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Missed warning signs: A Solyndra timeline

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Energy Policy Act":

"… h criticism — and allegations from some Republicans that it violated the Energy Policy Act of 2005.An Energy Department spokesman did not immediately respond to ques …"