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[mikelewis]

Bush Orders Probe Into Gas Price Cheating

WASHINGTON -
President Bush, under pressure to do something about gasoline prices that are expected to stay high through the summer, has ordered an investigation into possible cheating in the markets.

During the last few days, Bush asked his Energy and Justice departments to open inquiries into whether the price of gasoline has been illegally manipulated, said White House press secretary Scott McClellan. Bush planned to announce the action Tuesday during a speech in Washington.

It's unclear what impact, if any, Bush's investigation would have on prices that are near $3 a gallon. Asked if Bush had any reason to suspect market manipulation, McClellan responded, "Well, gas prices are high right now, and that's why you want to make sure there's not."

Bush's actions are part of a four-part plan to address gas prices in the short- and long-term, McClellan said. The steps are:

_Making sure consumers and taxpayers are treated fairly.

_Promoting greater fuel efficiency.

_Boosting gasoline supply at home.

_Aggressive long-term investment in alternative fuels.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060425/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_3;_ylt=AmasHhXLWS6QUYLDmMtECoKAsnsA;_ylu=X3oDMTBiMW04NW9mBHNlYwMlJVRPUCUl

Gee, I wonder if Cheney should hold another covert energy strategy meeting and help straighten this problem out.