Taxation of Imported Oil: Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Energy and Agricultural Taxation of the Committee on Finance, United States Senate, Ninety-ninth Congress, Second Session, February 27 and 28, 1986, Volume 4

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Página 404 - Now, therefore, be it 1 Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep2 resentatives that...
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Página 641 - We are particularly cognizant of the problems of smaller businesses, as veil as Issues facing the business community at large. Besides representing a cross section of the American business community in terms of number of employees, the Chamber represents a wide management spectrum by type of business and location. Each major classification of American business — manufacturing...
Página 641 - American Chambers of Commerce abroad, an increasing number of members are engaged in the export and import of both goods and services and have ongoing investment activities. The Chamber favors strengthened international competitiveness and opposes artificial US and foreign barriers to international business. Positions on national issues are developed by a cross-section of Chamber members serving on committees, subcommittees, and task forces.
Página 402 - STATEMENT OF HON. CLAIBORNE PELL, A US SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Senator PELL. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.
Página 748 - The argument that an oil import tax is needed as a means to ensure national security is not new. Oil is important to national security both in terms of its availability and its impact on economic activities. The proponents of an oil import tax from a national security perspective have argued that such a tax is necessary because: (1) it discourages consumption and thereby places less reliance upon unstable foreign, particularly OPEC, crude oil; (2) it raises domestic prices and encourages exploration...
Página 195 - I am submitting for the record an article that appeared in the New York Times on Sunday entitled "Refiners Breathe a Sigh of Relief.
Página 747 - ... local businessmen serve the energy needs of millions of ordinary Americans. This being the case, we are especially aware of the implications of various oil import tax proposals, which are now being considered. Numerous reasons have been put forth in favor of an oil import tax. Among other reasons, it is seen as a means to strengthen national security. Others believe that it will weaken OPEC. Others believe it is necessary to protect our domestic production industry. Still others want the tax...

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