Alaska's new oil tax faces repeal vote during state primary
August 12, 2014 at 10:53 AM EDT
JUNEAU, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Alaskans will vote on Aug. 19 to repeal or uphold a new law that cut taxes on oil production and is worth as much as $1 billion annually to North Slope producers Conoco Phillips, BP Plc and Exxon Mobil Corp , depending on oil prices.