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Posted Wed May 5 2010: from Politico:
Obama biggest recipient of BP cash http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1273068265
While the BP oil geyser pumps millions of gallons of petroleum into the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama and members of Congress may have to answer for the millions in campaign contributions they've taken from the oil and gas giant over the years. BP and its employees have given more than $3.5 million to federal candidates over the past 20 years, with the largest chunk of their money going to Obama, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Donations come from a mix of employees and the company's political action committees -- $2.89 million flowed to campaigns from BP-related PACs and about $638,000 came from individuals.
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'Doc Michael says:
Say it ain't so, O!
It's unlikely we'll solve our environmental problems in the US until we cease allowing corporations to contribute to campaigns. Oh sorry, I forgot! Corporations are people, too!

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