So Sen Jim Inhofe objects to unlimited liability for big oil..
In a press release issued after his objection, Senator Inhofe offered the following statement:
“I’ve been clear from the beginning of the Gulf tragedy: BP as the responsible party should pay for the cleanup, whatever the costs,” Senator Inhofe said. “As for the question of liability limits under the Oil Pollution Act, they are too low and need to be raised. But we need to be thoughtful in deciding the appropriate limits. As numerous experts have testified, the Menendez bill gives a huge economic advantage to BP and state-owned oil companies, such as China’s National Offshore Oil Corporation, as it would push smaller independent producers out of the Gulf. That means fewer jobs for Americans and more dependence on foreign oil. Surely we can devise a balanced approach that holds oil companies accountable without putting jobs and America’s energy security at risk.”
I wonder why that is?
Let’s see shall we?
Could it be all the Oil and Coal Money he has received perhaps?
James M. Inhofe has accepted $311,800 in oil contributions during the 110th congress. $160,800 of those dollars were from industry PACS. In total, Inhofe received $662,506 from oil companies between 2000 and 2008, which makes him a top recipient of oil money. In addition to oil, Inhofe has received $152,800 in coal contributions during the 110th Congress. $94,500 of those dollars were from industry PACS.
Over his career he has received nearly $1.3 million from the oil and gas industries.
“Global warming is still considered to be a theory and has not come close to being sufficiently proven,”
His voting record certainly confirms his friendliness with big oil…
James M. Inhofe has voted in favor of big oil companies on 100% of important oil-related bills from 2005-2007, according to Oil Change International. These bills include Iraq war funding, climate change studies, clean energy, and emissions.
In fact when it comes to asking hard questions of BP executives about the Deepwater Horizon (continuing) disaster, which Senators do you expect to throw softballs and which hardballs?
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