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Al Franken: I think that if you make $137 billion, if you're those 5 companies, you really don't need tax subsidies from the…

On the recordApril 18, 2012
I think that if you make $137 billion, if you're those 5 companies, you really don't need tax subsidies from the taxpayer.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken criticizes tax subsidies for profitable oil companies while advocating for clean energy incentives.

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