The Democratic party, who have recently taken charge of both houses of the US congress, have published a Bill which, if passed, will abolish tax relief that allows oil companies to claim a deduction for producing oil and gas and for refining oil. The relief is thought to be worth billions of dollars per year. Politicians in the House of Representatives will vote on the act, entitled 'Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives For The Nation', on Jan. 18. It will then go to the Senate.
January 15 2007