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Fellow Republicans Rebuke Barton for Calling $20B Relief Fund a 'Shakedown'

Republicans have strongly rebuked one of their own, Texas Rep. Joe Barton , for accusing the White House of engaging in what he called a "$20 billion shakedown" of BP, with one lawmaker calling on Barton to resign his leadership position on a powerful committee.  Barton apologized for his comment under pressure from the House Republican leaders who threatened to strip him of his post as the top Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee.House Minority Leader John Boehner , R-Ohio, and House Minority Whip Eric Cantor , R-Va., "are in agreement that he was within a centimeter of losing his position," a senior GOP aide told Fox News. "He could apologize immediately or lose his position."Barton had complained at a hearing earlier Thursday that the Obama administration was forcing BP to set up a $20 billion "slush fund" for oil spill victims. Barton said he was ashamed of the White House's actions -- and he apologized to BP.The comments got no backing from his fellow Republicans."Congr...

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  2. Energy Sec. Questioned on Green Energy Loans

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  8. 'Keep America Strong'

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    President Obama singled out House Republican Leader John Boehner in a Wisconsin speech Wednesday, hammering the GOP lawmaker for appearing to compare the financial c...

  11. Some oil spill events from Thursday, June 24, 2010

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  12. In TV ad, Dems say GOP would rather apologize to BP than hold company accountable for spill

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee has unveiled a new television ad that calls Republicans oil company loyalists who would rather apologize to BP th...

  1. He said what? Bipartisan outrage erupts after GOP lawmaker apologizes to British oil executive

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Who's sorry now? Rep. Joe Barton , that's who.The Texas Republican, the House's top recipient of oil industry campaign contributions since 1990, ap...

  2. Barton Apology to BP Turns Oil Spill Into Political Football

    Rep. Joe Barton's apology to BP Chief Tony Hayward for what he called a White House "shakedown" for demanding a $20 billion fund for damage claims has turned into a ...

  3. Obama Will Agree to Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase

    Rep . Joe Barton (R-TX) on the Republican bill to extend the debt ceiling limit for four months.

  4. Will States Follow Delaware in Legalizing Online Gambling?

    Rep . Joe Barton (R-TX) on why he is pushing for the legalization of online poker.

  5. Health care overhaul rolls on despite budget havoc

    Wondering whether the government's automatic budget cuts will slow down President Obama's health care law?Not happening, the administration says.Health and Human Ser...

  6. Rep. Barton on the Congressional Hearing Into Solyndra

    Rep . Joe Barton , (R-Texas), on the investigation into Solyndra and the company’s CEO and CFO’s plan to plead the fifth amendment at the Congressional hearing.

  7. Administration Dragging its Feet in Solyndra Investigation?

    Rep . Joe Barton , (R-Texas), on Congress’ efforts to get the documents requested from the White House pertaining to the investigation into Solyndra.

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