This diary is part of the 3 day Gulf Recover blogothon. Thanks to all participants! Enjoy!
BP has given $1.3 million to candidates and members of congress since 1999. That's not even that much, compared to the $3.9 million that Exxon has given, or the whopping $4.4 million that Koch has given in that time. (Check the amazing dirtyenergymoney.com that launched yesterday for more juicy details.)
These are direct contributions, not including money funneled into 501c3 'educational' efforts or to libertarian think tanks. That's before Citizens United opened up the gates. This is normal operating procedure in Washington, and what does it buy the oil companies?
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