Bill to chop Big Oil's tax breaks falls short – but makes its point – CSMonitor.com

“Republicans would rather help Big Oil than cut deficits or meet the needs of struggling Americans.”

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The Republican bill Wednesday is also expected to fall short of the 60 votes needed to proceed. But it, too, is intended to send a message that Republicans are the champions of increasing domestic oil production.

Does it get any more cut and dry than that?

Let’s see if someone can muddy the waters… Hmmm, who could do that? Who sucks up to Big Oil really, really well? Who is quick with sweeping statements but short on details? Whoever could that be?

Obama on Saturday announced that his administration would be extending oil leases affected by the moratorium, but Republicans say he wasn’t clear on the details.