Joe Barton Shakedown

Republicans Spin Themselves Dizzy Over Obama's BP 'Shakedown'

Bill Shireman | Posted 05.25.2011

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The positions are beginning to settle on BP's $20 billion escrow commitment, but in predictable ideological patterns. It's fun to use the spill to condemn all corporate or government action, but that's rhetorical opportunism.

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The Real Shakedown to Apologize for

Marty Kaplan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Because our system requires campaign airtime be paid for by candidates rather than provided for free, we practically guarantee that candidates will be vulnerable to pressure from special interests.

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Texas Rep. Joe Barton Backpedals On BP Apology: Oil Giant 'Should Be Held Responsible'

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Thursday afternoon, Texas Republican Congressman Joe Barton issued an apology for telling BP CEO Tony Hayword that the Obama administration's actio...

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Texas Congressman Joe Barton BP Apology, 'Shakedown' Comments, Met With Angry Calls For Him Resign From House Committee

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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After Republican Rep. Joe Barton issued an apology to BP CEO Tony Hayward at a Capitol Hill hearing Thursday -- calling the Obama administration's eff...

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Joe Barton BP Apology, 'Shakedown' Comments Slammed By White House (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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At Thursday's hearing on Capitol Hill where BP CEO Tony Hayward was called to testify about the oil spill, Texas GOP Congressman Joe Barton apologized...

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