Because John Boehner, Eric Cantor, Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan adamantly refuse to ask oil and gas companies, billionaires, millionaires to contribute a dime to the cause of getting our fiscal house in order.

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Schlumberger -- There's a lot of oil-rich nations that refuse to work with Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell but rely on the technical expertise of Schlumberger for seismic surveys, well drilling, completion and maintenance.

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Some in Pensacola refuse to let the oil stop them.

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Most companies would refuse to sign new contracts to buy or sell Iraqi oil without a clear resolution of the issue by the UN.

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