A review of the PACs of the top ten oil companies shows that over $1 million in PAC money continues to flow in the 2005-2006 cycle, through March 31st. These ten oil company PACs gave out a total of $1,092,980 to federal candidates, plus other funds to party committees and leadership PACs. Of the $1,092,980 total, eighty-four per cent ($918,150) went to Republican candidates, and 16% ($174,830) went to Democratic candidates.The top recipients in 2005-2006 (through 3/31) were Sen. Conrad Burns $39,500; Speaker Dennis Hastert $35,000; Rep. Joe Barton $31,500 (chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee); Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison $28,250; Rep. Richard Pombo $27,000; Sen. George Allen $26,100; Sen. Craig Thomas $24,000; Rep. Tom DeLay $22,500; Rep. Bill Thomas $20,500; and Rep. James McCrery $20,000.
The members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee received the most, $155,450. They were followed by members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee who received $153,050. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee members received $139,600.
That's right boys and girls, Allen got more money than Tom Delay.