House Republican Apologizes To BP's CEO

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) apologizes to BP's CEO Tony Hayward during a hearing Thursday, for what he deemed a "shakedown" by the Obama administration in asking BP to create an escrow fund to award claims related to the Gulf oil spill. (1:06)
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Health Insurance Mandate Is Unconstitutional, Says Republican Barton

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) says Thursday that he supports a lawsuit filed by several attorneys general across the nation that challenges the constitutionality of the federal government requiring citizens to purchase health insurance. (:31)
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Barton says US must drill for oil

Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) says high oil prices have not resulted in the supply increase that should result, attributing it to the United States’ decision not to develop its own reserves. (0:32)
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