Campaign targets Republicans accepting money from Big Oil.

Publication: Journal Record (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Byline: Janice Francis-Smith

A "Rally for an Oil-Free Congress" was held in Oklahoma City and Tulsa on Wednesday, as a part of a national effort by MoveOn.org to criticize Republicans for taking campaign contributions from the oil and gas industry. But both Republicans and Democrats are wondering if the effort will have any relevance in Oklahoma, where oil and gas is an integral part of the state's heritage and economy. "One big reason we haven't moved toward energy independence is that Republicans in Congress are in the pockets of Big Oil - taking millions in contributions, then giving billions in favors," said Oklahoma City resident Darla Sheldon, who is heading the Oklahoma City rally. "It's time for a change in Congress." MoveOn was started in 1998 by Joan Blades and...

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