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Keith Ellison: That's the problem. He just doesn't know that oil is not $55 a barrel, but actually hit about $126 a barrel. He just…

On the recordMay 14, 2008
That's the problem. He just doesn't know that oil is not $55 a barrel, but actually hit about $126 a barrel. He just doesn't know. Somebody ought to send him a news flash.
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Keith Ellison
Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing a lack of awareness about rising oil prices.

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