(NYT) G.O.P. Senators Hurry to Quell Furor Over Gas

[rodeodance]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/washington/28energy.html?_r=1&th=&oref=slogin&emc=th&pagewanted=print

April 28, 2006
G.O.P. Senators Hurry to Quell Furor Over Gas
By CARL HULSE

WASHINGTON, April 27 — Senate Republicans tried on Thursday to get the upper hand in the escalating political battle over high gasoline prices by proposing a $100 rebate for taxpayers and by suggesting that they might increase taxes on oil-industry profits.

The Republican proposal also called for opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil production, a provision sure to draw opposition from many Democrats and even some Republicans.

"The American consumer is the one that needs the break today, and we need to be taking steps to make sure that they aren't emptying their wallet every time they fill their tank," said Senator John Thune, Republican of South Dakota, as the leadership unveiled its legislative response to an issue quickly taking over the Congressional agenda.

The Republican plan includes a provision that could levy a significant tax on oil company profits, a provision that President Bush promised to veto when a version appeared in a Senate bill last year. The proposal came on a day when Exxon Mobil reported a 7 percent gain in its first-quarter earnings. ......

[Debau2005]

1. I am tired of this already

This is blood money, and I have already told all my friends and family if this is passed and checks cut, if they accept the check don't let me find out. I am done with the sheople who find these vote buying schemes acceptable just because it gave them a buck!:grr:

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[tanyev]

3. 100 Dollars!!!!

Hubby and I will need to sit down and come up with a list of everything we want to spend it on!



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