On the recordMay 30, 2012
So my point on all of this is that the Congressional Research Service tells us that in the fiscal year 2013 budget, they will be getting $39 billion in taxpayer subsidies.
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congress.govSo my point on all of this is that the Congressional Research Service tells us that in the fiscal year 2013 budget, they will be getting $39 billion in taxpayer subsidies.
Tierney criticizes oil companies receiving taxpayer subsidies despite high profits.
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