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Lynn A. Westmoreland: “Republicans have written a bill that favors corporate America over mainstream America. Sixty dollars for a barrel of oil…”

On the recordApril 23, 2008
Republicans have written a bill that favors corporate America over mainstream America. Sixty dollars for a barrel of oil that breaks the backs and the budgets of mainstream Americans is a scandal. ... I challenge the Democrats to bring forth these better ideas because since the Democrats have taken control, gas prices are up over $1.25 a gallon. ... we need to see those solutions.

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Discussing rising gas prices and challenging Democrats to present their energy solutions.

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