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John McCain: There's an energy bill on the floor of the senate loaded down with goodies, billions for the oil companies and it was…

On the recordOctober 7, 2008
There's an energy bill on the floor of the senate loaded down with goodies, billions for the oil companies and it was sponsored by Bush and Cheney. You know who voted for it? You might never know, that one. Know who voted against it? Me.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain criticizes an energy bill he claims benefits oil companies and highlights his opposition to it.

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