Brian Johnson , a senior tax adviser at the American Petroleum Institute , which represents oil interests in Washington , told CNN the bill unfairly targeted one industry . NEW : The White House spokesman calls the Senate Republicans ` ` unfortunate '' . Republicans block a Democratic bill to end oil company tax breaks . President Obama says redirect the oil subsidies to renewable energy development . Democrats and Republicans both see a political advantage in debating the issue .
NEW : The White House spokesman calls the Senate Republicans ` ` unfortunate '' . Republicans block a Democratic bill to end oil company tax breaks . President Obama says redirect the oil subsidies to renewable energy development . Democrats and Republicans both see a political advantage in debating the issue .