Video, Republicans Block Investigative Power for Oil Spill Commission. (gallon, Congress, Menendez)

[JD59]

Senate Democrats today asked unanimous consent to pass legislation that would give the BP Oil Spill Commission the subpoena power it needs to do its job. "Frankly, it's time we have a vote after so many Republican objections to this commonsense legislation," said Sen. Robert Menendez. "[This bill] asserts that we want to protect those families, taxpayers, not oil company profits."


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[HappyTexan]

Right..protect us NOW that millions of gallons of oil are washing up on the beaches.

A bit late, don't you think ?? We all know who is the brunt of this hunt..BP.
They have already said they will assume all fault. What is Congress after ?
How's about they turn to the MMS for a while.

[texdav]

Tyhese appoitned commissio are like thsoe senate panels;a politcal joke really.