Democrats hold press conference condemning "big oil" in Washington
Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) speaks at a press conference concerning oil companies' perceived lack of dedication to researching and developing renewable energy sources in Washington on July 31, 2008. (UPI Photo/Jack Hohman)
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