Articles by Philip Bump

Philip Bump wrote about the news for Gristmill. He now writes for The Atlantic Wire.

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Sen. Reid proposes chopping $4 billion in oil subsidies to help the economy

With damage from spending cuts already being seen, an end to oil subsidies would be welcome but nowhere near enough.

Philip Bump Technology
BP’s federal penalty for the Gulf spill is final: $4 billion

Here's a little context for the "largest criminal penalty" in history.

Philip Bump Technology
Republicans are very satisfied with the quality of the environment

But they're not as satisfied as Democrats are with the military. Because Gallup's latest poll is a gauge of bias more than anything.

Philip Bump Climate & Energy
U.S. lags woefully behind other rich countries on energy taxes

We'd rather spend $16 billion on a year's worth of crop insurance than 35 cents more for a gallon of gas. And don't even think about a carbon tax.

Philip Bump Technology