On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
I just want to get this on the record as well and see if there is dispute about the fact that your five companies made a combined $119 billion in profits last year.
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Lois Capps
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congress.govLois Capps: “I just want to get this on the record as well and see if there is dispute about the fact that your five companies made a…”
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Capps emphasizes the significant profits of oil companies to argue for funding studies.
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