Governor Kulongoski Urges Federal Action on Oil Profiteering
Governor Kulongoski today joined seven other Governors in a letter to President Bush and Congress calling for an investigation into profiteering by oil companies in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The Governors urged Congress to pass legislation requiring oil companies to refund their excess profits to consumers. Many states are responding to price hikes in various ways to help alleviate the cost to consumers however, as stated in the letter, "this is a National problem that requires action on the federal level."
Text of Letter
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