E-mail a friendMarch 16, 2005
Texas Rep. Joe Barton previews Thursday's congressional hearing on steroid use in major league baseball. TV's 7th Heaven star Stephen Collins reflects on his wide-ranging career.
Rep. Joe Barton
Rep. Joe Barton
Rep. Joe Barton has represented Texas' 6th congressional district since '85. He serves on the Science Committee and chairs the Energy and Commerce Committee, the oldest standing legislative House committee. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal called him the 'House GOP's leading expert on energy policy." A Waco, TX native, Barton was a White House Fellow in '81. He consulted for a natural gas company before his election to Congress. He's also the founding co-chairman of Asthma Awareness Day on Capitol Hill.
Stephen Collins
Stephen Collins
Actor Stephen Collins moves with ease between film, TV, theater, literature and music. His feature film credits include Blood Diamond, Because I Said So and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. He's appeared on countless TV shows, including 7th Heaven, which begins airing in syndication after 11 seasons—making it the longest-running family drama in TV history. Collins has written two novels and is also an accomplished guitarist and songwriter. In '03, he released his self-titled debut CD.