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Chris Van Hollen: the big oil windfall profits tax is the way to do it, and that I invite any colleagues who are as concerned as I am…

On the recordMay 3, 2022
the big oil windfall profits tax is the way to do it, and that I invite any colleagues who are as concerned as I am about the price of the pump, to join us to stop this gouging.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen calls for a tax on windfall profits to curb oil company gouging.

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