On the recordMarch 6, 2012
The top five oil companies earned $137 billion in profits last year and gas prices are rising.
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congress.govThe top five oil companies earned $137 billion in profits last year and gas prices are rising.
Waxman highlights the profits of oil companies amid rising gas prices and calls for reduced dependence on oil.
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