House passes $18 billion in new taxes on biggest oil companies

Thursday, February 28, 2008

WASHINGTON -- The House approved $18 billion in new taxes on the largest oil companies Wednesday as Democrats cited record oil prices and rising gasoline costs in a time of economic troubles.

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