The loss—the GOP’s fifth in a row and their worst in over 85 years—proved so frustrating that some members asked Speaker of the House John Boehner to fire Barton, who has been a part of the game for 28 years. “Where has there been a shortstop that didn’t bat?” asks …

"I think I have the perfect antidote, Mr. Chairman, to teenage pregnancy. Require every teenager to sit through one of these markups. If that doesn’t put you in a nonsexual, noninteractive mood, nothing will" — Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX), apparently turned off by health care debate. [Yeas & Nays] h/t …

While Democrats and Republicans continue to knock heads over Cap and Trade legislation, it seems the only progress they’ve made today came a few minutes ago when they decided to break for dinner. According to a tipster, Democrats, who control the purse strings, informed Republican members and staff that they …

Having solved all other problems, Congress has now turned its attention to the two most important issues facing America today: online poker and college football. Frank Set To Introduce Web Gambling Bill Jon Stewart checks how Congress is dealing with the nation’s high-priority issues, such as the BCS We’re actually …

Having solved all other crisises facing America… [swamp bowl] The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection held a hearing to dissect the Bowl Championship Series, asking whether the model needs to be tweaked, overhauled or done away with altogether. While some lawmakers are passionate about legislation that is …

Do you think Texas should be in the National Championship? Are you a sitting Member of Congress? If you’ve answered yes to both of these questions, FamousDC salutes you. Congressman Joe Barton (R-Texas) /good luck on your finals BC!

$89K of your tax dollars to help Dan Beard sleep better [carbon offsets murky] E&C letter

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House Energy and Commerce Committee launches probe of FCC practices