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Battle Over Oil Output Tax Sparks Sacramento Session
A bitter special session clash over a 2 percent severance tax on oil production arises as Sen. Joseph Rattigan introduces the measure for output above 3,000 barrels and for imported oil. Gov. Brown’s claim that Standard Oil lobbyists helped derail his budget fuels debate. Observers call it a potential pressure tactic to gain firm backing for Brown’s budget.
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Sacramento
Joseph Rattigan
Santa Rosa
Rattigan
Gov. Brown
Standard Oil Co
Joseph M. Kennick
Assembly Manufacturing, Oil and Mining Industry Committee
Kennick
Long Beach
Gov
Brown
George Deukmejian
Kenrick