On the recordJuly 15, 2009
I have proposed taxing oil by the barrel, with the idea that some of that tax could flow upstream to the OPEC cartel.
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congress.govI have proposed taxing oil by the barrel, with the idea that some of that tax could flow upstream to the OPEC cartel.
DeFazio discusses his proposal for an oil tax to address funding issues.
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