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

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Big oil protects its interests

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"… 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 …"

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CORRECTED: States pushing efforts to require certification for cleaning medical instruments

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Experts: Safety oversight needed as patient records go digital

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"… 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 …"