Energy Legislation

Rep. Edward Markey talked about energy legislation and the energy investment package passed by the House, which includes repeals of $18 bill… read more

Rep. Edward Markey talked about energy legislation and the energy investment package passed by the House, which includes repeals of $18 billion in tax breaks to the oil companies and reapportions that money to renewable energy. Similar legislation passed the House last summer but drew a veto threat from the president and was dropped from the final bill. As oil prices that day broke the all-time record high of over $103 a barrel, Representative Markey asked that President Bush not oppose the new legislation. He responded to reporters' questions. close

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Program ID:
204244-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
Congressional News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 29, 2008 | 10:47pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Mar 01, 2008 | 1:48am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Feb 29, 2008 | 10:47pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 01, 2008 | 1:48am EST | C-SPAN 1
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