Drilling Moratorium Makes No Sense, Says Lawmaker

Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) says the deep water drilling ban imposed by the Obama administration “doesn’t make sense.”

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Sanctions In Iran Will Work, Says GOP Rep.

Congressman Dan Burton (R-Ind.) challenged witnesses at a hearing for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs who oppose hasty sanctions. He said that the longer the U.S. waits to make a move, it is likely that more violence on the streets in Tehran will erupt, adding that the government of Iran will allow it to happen. Burton reminded the Committee that the people of Iran are bound to the U.S. in terms of their economy, thus sanctions would be useful. (1:10).
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$55 Billion in Fraud Anticipated

University of New Mexico, Talk Radio News

Dan Burton (R-Ind.) asks Earl Devaney, chairman of the Recovery Act Transparency and Accountability Board about an expected $55 billion in fraud as the Recovery Act funds go out.
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Waxman: Republicans enable Bush’s secrecy

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) says that there was a dramatic contrast between the number of subpoenas issued by Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) during the Clinton administration and by Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) during the Bush administration, saying that a lack of oversight over the last six years has allowed for the executive branch to be secretive without interference. (0:40)
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