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Rachel Maddow: Chevron Spends Big Bucks to Buy Local Election

Rachel Maddow: Chevron Spends Big Bucks to Buy Local Election

In August 2012, a rusted pipe inside a massive Chevron refinery in Richmond, California caused an explosion and fire that spewed toxic chemicals into the air, sending 15,000 people to the hospital for treatment. Since then, the city of Richmond has been eager to impose new safety regulations on Chevron. A year after the fire, it […]

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    Rachel Maddow: Chevron Spends Big Bucks to Buy Local Election

    Rachel Maddow: Chevron Spends Big Bucks to Buy Local Election

    In August 2012, a rusted pipe inside a massive Chevron refinery in Richmond, California caused an explosion and fire that spewed toxic chemicals into the air, sending 15,000 people to the hospital for treatment. Since then, the city of Richmond has been eager to impose new safety regulations on Chevron. A year after the fire, it […]