House GOP challenges Pelosi for gas price plan...

[Henry Hawk]

http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/house-gop-challenges-pelosi-for-gas-price-plan-2008-04-22.html

House Republican leaders on Tuesday challenged Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to release a plan to lower gas prices that they say Democrats touted when they were in the minority.


"Two years ago this week, you stated that House Democrats had a 'commonsense plan' to 'lower gas prices,' " the letter said. "In light of the skyrocketing gasoline prices affecting working families and every sector of our struggling economy, we are writing today to respectfully request that you reveal this 'commonsense plan' so we can begin work on responsible solutions to help ease this strain."



The letter is signed by Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), Conference Chairman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), Policy Chairman Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) as well as other members of leadership: Reps. Kay Granger (R-Texas), John Carter (R-Texas), Tom Cole (R-Okla.) and Eric Cantor (R-Va.).


In a press release dated April 24, 2006, Pelosi said, "Democrats have a commonsense plan to help bring down skyrocketing gas prices by cracking down on price gouging, rolling back the billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies, tax breaks and royalty relief given to big oil and gas companies, and increasing production of alternative fuels." The letter cited policies put in place during the GOP control of Congress that the Speaker claimed had raised prices on  American consumers to benefit oil companies.


The House GOP leaders' letter points out that the price of gasoline has spiked $1.18 since Democrats took over in January and stands at $3.51.


"Once a nightmare scenario, $4 gasoline is now a very real possibility of becoming a summer staple," the letter stated. "In some cities, including San Francisco and Chicago, it is already a startling reality."


Pelosi's office did not respond immediately for comment.


The political drumbeat against high gas prices in the House coincidences with that of Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has made the issue a key campaign talking point.


McCain has called for a suspension of the gas tax to help consumers get through the summer months.


The McCain campaign and congressional Republicans have met repeatedly in recent weeks in an effort to coordinate their messages.

[Gryphon]

I would do a cartwheel for a suspension of the gas tax, so long as there was a corresponding cut in the budget and that lost revenue didnt just run up more debt.

[Henry Hawk]

I would do a cartwheel for a suspension of the gas tax, so long as there was a corresponding cut in the budget and that lost revenue didnt just run up more debt.

I agree, but you know, I think, at this time, if they would suspend the fed tax on gas like McCain is proposing, it may actually stimulate the economy..and generate revenue..........along with the tax rebates............

How much fed tax is there per gallon?

[Sandy Eggo]

Pelosi is a genius with a can do attitude and a track record of leaving Repubs in her wake. She should have ran for president.

[Henry Hawk]

Pelosi is a genius with a can do attitude and a track record of leaving Repubs in her wake. She should have ran for president.

[Sandy Eggo]

Thought you'd like that.

How about a Michael Moore/Al Franken ticket?

[Henry Hawk]

Thought you'd like that.

How about a Michael Moore/Al Franken ticket?

that is about what we would get with a Obama/Clinton ticket...........

[Sandy Eggo]

O'rly

Then there's the McLame look alike ticket

Fallwell/Phelps 

[Henry Hawk]

O'rly

Then there's the McLame look alike ticket

Fallwell/Phelps 

OUCH!!...that hurt...   what a low blow...    

[Sandy Eggo]

OUCH!!...that hurt...   what a low blow...   

Could be worse. BTW, it's your Repubs that brought on this gas crisis to begin with!

[Henry Hawk]

Could be worse. BTW, it's your Repubs that brought on this gas crisis to begin with!

i dunno....i see a few reasons......China is consuming more oil than ever the last couple of years.....and if (democrats) had not over-regulated the oil industry here in the states........we would STILL be pumping our own oil and not be nearly as dependent on our Arab buddies...

[me]

Yep, this is exactly what happened in the 70's.