Topic subject Another Reason to Support Edwards

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Topic subject Another Reason to Support Edwards
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3753922, Another Reason to Support Edwards
Posted by asdjrocky on Sat Nov-24-07 11:11 PM

The Dems have some fine and qualified candidates in the field for 08. I admire each of them for different reasons, and would be proud to support any of them in the general election. But for me, since John Edwards has found his voice,it's been a voice for the middle class and working poor of America. This story is one of the many things I see John Edwards out front on.

From Associated Press - 2 hrs ago
By Holly Ramer

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards will outline a plan Sunday to provide immediate relief to families struggling with high heating oil bills and to ensure affordable prices in the future.

Noting that home heating oil prices in New Hampshire have surpassed $3 a gallon, the former North Carolina senator is calling on Congress to release some of the nation's home heating oil and crude oil reserves as a way to bring down prices by increasing supply. He also is urging Congress to fully fund the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, according to a copy of his plan provided to The Associated Press.

Earlier this month, President Bush vetoed a Democratic health and education spending bill that included $2.4 billion for heating subsidies for the poor, $480 million more than Bush requested.

A few words from Edwards.

"American families are facing skyrocketing home heating oil and gasoline prices, while big oil companies earn massive profits," Edwards said in remarks prepared for delivery Sunday afternoon in Rochester. "We need to stand up to the oil companies, increase the use of renewable energy and create affordable choices for regular families."

For more:

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gCNtoMOkSwSncqLCkduzsa9v_PmgD8T4DN3O0

[asdjrocky]

1. Thanks Rodeo!