Specter isn't the only Republican that needs a lesson. Just wait a few minutes and see the responses you get right here.
Let's not forget Bill Frist, who called those hearings back in the fall - the oil company CEOs had to come in and explain their record profits.
Just goes to show - you can be successful in America, but not TOO successful.
Something can be done by govt, to help the oil companies lower prices at the pump. Cut regulations, get rid of mandates for different formulations, but don't tax the companies higher! This will result in higher prices at the pump to make up the difference, the govt knows this, but will use any excuse to extort more money for its own usage.