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Publication Date: October 2005
Publisher: National Institute on Money in State Politics (U.S.)
Author(s): Sue O'Connell
Research Area: Politics
Type: Report
Abstract:
As the oil and gas industry responds to the widespread political fallout following a spike in post-hurricane prices, it may turn to a long-standing practice -- making campaign contributions. In the past three election cycles, the industry has given at least $60 million to state-level candidates and political party committees around the country.