U.S. Senator Russell Long Leads Oil Rig Tour (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-07-20
Duration: 00:05:37
Subjects: Energy | OIL INDUSTRY | Long, Russell B. | OIL RIGS | Windfall profits tax | United States. Congress. Senate
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Zewe, Charles Reporter
- Long, Russell Interviewee
- Wallop, Malcolm Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 20, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on a tour of a Shell Oil rig located off the coast of Louisiana led by United States Senator Russell Long for members of the Senate Finance Committee. The Senate is considering a “windfall profits tax” on profits made by the oil companies. Host: Beth George