I blame both parties.
However, what they say here is true.
House Republican leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) called it "insane" that the Democrat-led Congress is still refusing to allow increased production of American energy.
"Today marks another dubious day for this Do-Nothing Democratic Congress. On their watch, gas prices have soared to new heights, and by refusing to schedule a vote on a plan to increase American-made energy to help lower gas prices, congressional Democrats are complicit in this unprecedented surge in fuel costs," Boehner said on Sunday.
He called it "inexcusable" that Democrats won't take "meaningful action" to reduce gasoline prices, something that would help the entire economy, he said.
Price of gas in America in January, 2001 (George W. Bush (R-USA) takes office): $1.46.
Price of gas in America in January, 2007 (Democratic Party takes Congress): $2.31.
Price of gas in America in June, 2008: $4.04.
Percent increase in first 6 years: 58%
Percent increase in last 17 months: 75%
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 - Nancy Pelosi [(D-CA-08)], April, 2006
Yeah, how's that workin' out?
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