Dixie Chicks - Still No Forgiveness

It's been four years since Dixie Chicks lead vocalist Natalie Maines criticized President Bush, but apparently those Southern gals can still make Republicans mad.

At a hearing Tuesday to examine the performance royalty system that allows broadcast radio to air songs without compensating the singers, Florida Republican Rep. Ric Keller said he objects to paying increased rates for political advertising on his local station "to make sure the Dixie Chicks have higher profits."

Rep. Howard Berman, D-Van Nuys, who was leading the hearing, tried to tame his GOP counterpart's fears.

"If it's any consolation, Mr. Keller, it's my guess that the radio stations you will be advertising on are probably boycotting the Dixie Chicks,'' Berman said.

"I hope so," Keller replied, though his words were largely drowned out by laughter.