Big Oil’s Big Investment in Saxby Chambliss

Chambliss Has Taken Almost $200,000 From the Oil and Gas Industry Over His Career.  Since coming to Congress Saxby Chambliss has taken $199,242 from the oil and gas industry. 

Chambliss Voted for $5 Billion Tax Break for Big Oil. In May 2006, Chambliss voted to provide $5 billion in tax breaks to big oil companies over five years. This money could have been used to provide tax cuts to the middle class that were instead eliminated. [Vote 118, 5/11/06; Washington Post, 4/26/06; Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 5/11/06; New York Times, 12/9/05]

Big Oil’s investment in Saxby Chambliss has paid off, but not for you.

Oil Company Profits Since Saxby Chambliss' Current Term Began

Gas Prices Since Saxby Chambliss' Current Term Began

Since Saxby Chambliss’ current term began, gas prices have risen from $1.48 to $3.90 per gallon while oil companies have earned over half a trillion dollars in profits.  No wonder Big Oil has invested so heavily in Saxby Chambliss. 

Chambliss’ salary may be paid for by the people of Georgia, but he’s Bought by Big Oil.