On the recordSeptember 20, 2011
Upwards of $300 billion can be collected from going down that route, whereas only $600 million can be collected from the route that the majority is proposing over the next 10 years.
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congress.govEd Markey: “Upwards of $300 billion can be collected from going down that route, whereas only $600 million can be collected from the…”
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Markey compares potential revenue from oil industry alternatives versus majority proposals.
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