Obama to Propose a $10-a-Barrel Fee on Oil - The New York Times - 0 views
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Adriana Trujillo on 16 Feb 16A $10-per-barrel tax on oil companies will be part of the Obama administration's budget proposal for fiscal 2017. Proceeds would fund alternative transportation and infrastructure. Congress is not expected to include the measure in spending legislation. The proposal is significant, however, because it reflects Obama's increased focus on climate change.