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On the recordSeptember 12, 2012
I would argue that the $2.4 billion that goes to the big five oil companies in tax breaks every year could be better spent.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Rush suggests reallocating oil tax breaks to renewable energy.

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