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Jimmy Carter: The Nation will shortly begin to tax the windfall profits of the oil industry.

On the recordFebruary 26, 1980
The Nation will shortly begin to tax the windfall profits of the oil industry.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Windfall Profits Tax Legislation Statement on Approval of the Legislation by the House and Senate Conference

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