Big Oil’s Big Investment in Susan Collins

Collins Has Taken Over $120,000 From the Oil and Gas Industry Over Her Career.  Since coming to Congress Susan Collins has taken $124,943 from the oil and gas industry. 

Collins Voted for $5 Billion Tax Break for Big Oil. In May 2006, Collins 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 Susan Collins has paid off…but not for you.

Oil Company Profits Since Susan Collins' Current Term Began

Gas Prices Since Susan Collins' Current Term Began

Since Susan Collins’ current term, 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 Susan Collins. 

Collins' salary may be paid for by the people of Maine, but she’s Bought by Big Oil.