Some energy CEOs among highest paid U.S. corporate bosses

By Chris Hamby

As gas prices rise and politicians deliberate, energy execs rake it in

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"… ong the top 50 were James Hackett of Anadarko Petroleum and James Mulva of ConocoPhillips, at $18.8 million and $17.9 million, respectively. CEOs whose companies ha …"

"… ves for the five biggest oil companies: ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Chevron and ConocoPhillips. And the Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing Thursday …"

Chamber of Commerce, other biz lobbies drill big oil for new cash gusher

By Peter H. Stone

What do the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC), and the new American Crossroads group have i

Excerpts from this story referencing "ConocoPhillips":

"… siness candidates in dozens of competitive Senate and House races.Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Devon courtedTwo lobbyists familiar with the Chamber’s frenzied fundrai …"

"… Among the oil companies that the Chamber’s been pitching: Chevron Corp., ConocoPhillips Co., Exxon Mobil Corp., and Devon Energy Corp., according to oil lobbyists …"

NEPA exemptions: The dirty dozen list

By Kristen Lombardi

Explore our list of polluting companies who have benefited from multimillion-dollar stimulus grants and broad exemptions under the National

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"… gnize the importance of taking steps to lessen our environmental impact.”ConocoPhillips CompanyStimulus grant: $3 millionProject: capturing and sequestering carbo …"

"… inery.Past violations:Feb. 2010 — Federal environmental regulators fined ConocoPhillips $175,000 for air violations at two of the company’s natural gas stations …"

"… s agreed to install new pollution-control equipment as well.April 2008 — ConocoPhillips agreed to pay a $1.2 million penalty to resolve water violations stemming …"

"… l refinery in Borger, Texas.Nov. 2006 — Washington State officials fined ConocoPhillips $540,000 for a 1,000-gallon oil spill from a company tanker, which pollute …"

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Reform reading: CFTC chief says "my thinking has evolved" on derivatives regulation

By Shirley Gao

Ex-Goldman exec at the forefront of regulating derivatives

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"… e Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating if ExxonMobil Corp., ConocoPhillips and Occidental Petroleum Corp. made payments to a Libyan sovereign-wealth …"

But does it work?

By Chris Hamby

After 29 years, little evidence self-policing workplaces are safer

Excerpts from this story referencing "ConocoPhillips":

"… pproved into VPP, sites may lose focus on maintaining safety standards. At ConocoPhillips’ oil refinery in Ponca City, Okla., for example, some workers became dis …"

"… a company that just wants to fly the flag and not actually do anything?”ConocoPhillips did not respond to repeated interview requests.Many union officials interv …"

Gimme shelter (from taxes)

By Jonathan Werve

U.S. oil and gas companies have 882 subsidiaries in tax haven countries

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"… ist with 233 subsidiaries located in tax haven countries, followed by ConocoPhillips (133).Officials from El Paso Corp. and ConocoPhillips did not return …"

"… ollowed by ConocoPhillips (133).Officials from El Paso Corp. and ConocoPhillips did not return repeated phone calls about their subsidiaries located in ta …"

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A pipeline of influence

By Kevin Bogardus

Even before he became VP, Dick Cheney and Bush fundraisers were crafting national energy policy

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"… e chairwoman for Bush's re-election committee.Dunham, the chairman of ConocoPhillips, once chaired the National Association of Manufacturers, America's largest …"

Big oil spends $400,000 on government junkets

By Daniel Lathrop

Legislators taken to NASCAR races, "Wildcatters Ball"

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"… to Moscow, where Burns gave a speech."This trip was valid in terms of both Montana interests and national issues, and for those reasons Senator Burns and two …"

Community coated in black mist — until citizens fought back

By Ronnie Greene and Howard Berkes

Regulators stymied unless they could witness 'fugitive' emissions

Excerpts from this story referencing "ConocoPhillips":

"… third case in 2007 against Continental Carbon, later adding refinery ConocoPhillips as a defendant. The case was settled for an undisclosed amount in 2010. A …"

"… d by other sources including a longstanding city refinery operated by ConocoPhillips. The refinery said it was not at fault.On April 20, 2005 came the next cas …"

Industry wields sway over air pollution rules, enforcement

By Ronnie Greene, Chris Hamby and Jim Morris

As communities battle toxic air, industry shapes EPA and state regulation.

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"… manner that is protective of public health, safety and the environment.” ConocoPhillips, the world’s fifth-largest refiner, declined an interview request but ci …"

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