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To: mishedlo who wrote (10265)	8/6/2004 1:02:26 PM
From: SeaViewer	Respond to of 116555

During the 2Q, XOM boosted its profit by expanding the margin 5%+, in addition to high oil/high gas price. They are now sacrifice some of it to help getting their friend elected.

To: mishedlo who wrote (10265)	8/6/2004 1:25:48 PM
From: Crimson Ghost	Read Replies (7) \| Respond to of 116555

Here in Florida Jeb Bush has cut the gasoline tax by 8 cents a gallon for the month of August. If George Bush remains behind in the polls I expect that Jeb will extend the cuts through election day.