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WASHINGTON - Saved by Senate Republicans, big oil companies dodged an attempt Tuesday to slap them with a windfall profits tax and take away billions of dollars in tax breaks in response to the record gasoline prices that have the nation fuming. tags gas oil taxes WTF unbelievable GOPGOP senators shoved aside the Democratic proposal, arguing that punishing Big Oil won't do a thing to lower the $4-a-gallon-price of gasoline that is sending economic waves across the country. High prices at the pump are threatening everything from summer vacations to Meals on Wheels deliveries to the elderly. picked by bingo 3 months ago |
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The biggest debate in the Senate this week isn't over Iraq, it's over a proposal to increase the taxes on some of the wealthiest Americans. picked by hisidea 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The Senate voted Tuesday to temporarily halt the shipment of thousands of barrels of oil a day into the government's emergency reserve. Both Democrats and Republicans said such shipments make no sense when oil is costing more than $120 a barrel. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago 7 comments edit related share politics |
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Hoyer acknowledged "this legislation alone will not bring down gas prices." But he said the measure will provide a needed boost to alternative energy industries -- solar, wind, biofuels and geothermal -- and help promote energy conservation. "That may bring down gas prices three years from now, 10 years from now," he said. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago 13 comments edit related share plime.com |
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WASHINGTON - Bowing to President Bush's demands, the Senate approved and sent the White House a bill Wednesday to overhaul bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and shield telecommunications companies from lawsuits complaining they helped the U.S. spy on Americans. picked by bingo 2 months ago 1 comments edit related share politics |
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Prices at the pump in Washington State broke through the $4 barrier overnight. picked by muppet 3 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Former funnyman Al Franken hopes to convince Minnesotans that he can represent them in the buttoned-down halls of the U.S. Senate. So for now, jokes are off the record. picked by bevissimo 3 months ago 6 comments edit related share politics |
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has avoided millions of dollars in state taxes by paying rent on 87 Wisconsin properties in a way that the state Department of Revenue calls an "abuse and distortion of income." picked by muppet 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Democrats are within striking distance of taking control of the U.S. Senate on Election Day, according to a series of new polls. 0 comments edit related share politicsDemocratic Senate candidates are tied, have a slight edge or an outright lead in each of 10 pivotal battleground states. They need a 6 seat gain to become the majority party. picked by XXXXXPP 2 years ago |
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A more generous version of the economic stimulus plan than the one proposed by US President George W Bush has failed to find enough support in the Senate. 0 comments edit related share politicsIt's dead, Jim, dead... picked by keroberos32 7 months ago |
