Democrat representatives call for an end to taxpayer subsidies for offshore drilling. Republican Party leaders accuse them of exploiting the recent leak to score political points.
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Congressional Hearing on Oil Spill is Headed to Orange County
The hearing – scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday – is aimed at examining the oil spill’s damage to wildlife, the economy and residents, according to Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine).
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OC Oil Spill Takes Center Stage as Congress Debates Offshore Drilling Ban & Safety Rules
Democrats said the spill is giving them new urgency to end offshore drilling, while Republicans said Democrats are exploiting the spill to attack the fossil fuel industry.
