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 "oil patch":

"… oil companies.”To be sure, the Chamber and BIPAC have long looked to the oil patch as a major stream of funding for their electoral campaigns. But with a hig …"

"… op donor, giving about $500,000 per election cycle. Other big names in the oil patch, including Exxon Mobil and Halliburton Co., have in recent years also cont …"

Filthy surgical instruments: The hidden threat in America's operating rooms

By Joe Eaton

How contaminated medical devices expose patients to infection

Excerpts from this story referencing "oil patch":

"… or work, and afraid for his life.“I’m a pretty tough guy, being in the oil patch,” said Harrison, a soft-spoken man who tends to understate the severity …"