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Senate Democrats seek to tax oil companies

by The Green A-Team

Full AP article here.

The Green Air Filter:

This is a major issue right now with the Democratic primaries coming to a close. Senate Democrats and Clinton support reintroducing something called a windfall tax on oil companies under the assumption it will ease the burden on the general consumer. Obama and Senate Republicans (ironically) foresee the recoil of the windfall penalty coming back to punish the consumer down the road.

Perhaps most interesting about this politico-economic stalemate is the etymology of the windfall tax itself. Way back when Americans were colonists, the crown that ruled them limited the amount of lumber they could use only to what they needed to survive. The crown allowed a family the use of more lumber if some catastrophe or “act of God” occurred on their property (hurricane, thunderstorm, something like that) felling a tree. The lumber could be used and sold by the family at a higher than normal price.

Funny how it all goes back to trees.

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Gas = $$$… So Save Gas

by The Green A-Team

While Clinton and Obama are battling it out on the campaign trail, gas prices are continuing to rise. Both have focused on providing solutions to this growing problem, but nothing effective enough during these trying times.

Instead of waiting for the government to make up its mind, here are some no-brainers to help you save right now!

1. Keep your car tuned and oiled every 5,000 miles and add an air filter change once a year.
2. Don’t drive like a maniac. Aggressive driving causes undo stress on your car and fuel efficiency – not to mention your blood pressure.
3. Cool off by opening your window instead of blasting the AC when driving around town. But on the highway, make sure you roll ‘em up to cut wind resistance and yield higher fuel efficiency.
4. Shut off the engine when idle. It doesn’t require any extra fuel to start your car so if when stuck in gridlock or standing, power down and save.

For more ways to save on your petrol intake and dollar output click here.

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