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    Senate Democrats Rake Oil Executives over the Coals

    Executives from the five biggest oil companies told the Senate Finance Committee today that ending their $2 billion in tax breaks would hinder development of energy supplies. Katie Howell covered the hearing for Greenwire , an online news service that covers energy policy and the environment.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Executives from the five biggest oil companies told the Senate Finance Committee today that ending their $2 billion in tax breaks would hinder development of energy supplies. Katie Howell covered the hearing for Greenwire, an online news service that covers energy policy and the environment.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Katie Howell

      Greenwire

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Can Man Control the Mighty Mississippi River?
    1. 0:00Senate Democrats Rake Oil Executives over the CoalsYou’re reading this
    2. 7:26Has Flood Control Led to a False Sense of Security?
    3. 42:23Bin Laden Was Bent on Attacking US Again, Journals Show
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