Wednesday, October 6, 2010

BP Oil Group

BP Gas Station
Carlos Aguirre
Khanh Doan
Mason Galeazzo
Cameron Howard

Beliefs- The overall beliefs of BP, are that there should be lower tariffs, as well as company tax cuts. BP, also is not affiliated with a specific religion, but is for the most part Republican. BP is also currently focusing on the oil spill as the company tries to restore the Gulf of Mexico.

Gulf of Mexico

Political activity- In the year 2010, BP has given $20,500 to democrats in House and $13,500 to democrats in the senate. Republicans in the House, have received $28,950, and Republicans in the Senate have received $7,500 in the senate.

Alaskan Pipe Line
This one is from Alaska :) Not that we care

Current lobbying/ Legislation Attempts- In 2010, total lobbying expenditures for BP have been approximately $3,320,000. There have been fourteen bills lobbied, by BP representatives so far. Some of the bills include the H.R 2454 and the S. 1733.

Common Supporters/ Voters- The commons supporters and voters for BP are the BP employees themselves.

BP Worker

Political Supporters- BP had many supported candidates. There were at least one from each state. Many members were from both major political party group. Each candidate were to receive from $250-$9,600. Candidates range from Federal Senate to House of Representative. The following people are 2010 candidates supported by BP to gain support for. These are the top five candidate that recieved the most support this election:

Jack Conway (D-Ky., Senate)

Jeffrey M. Landry (R-La., House)

Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.)

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

PACs- The BP PAC is a non-partisan, non-profit, and voluntary committee which is composed of individual members. The purpose of the PAC, is to encourage participation by employees in the political process and to support candidates that support the BP interests.
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