John Kuhl: “It seems that every day we read about gas and diesel prices hitting a new record high as the pain at the pump continues…”

“It seems that every day we read about gas and diesel prices hitting a new record high as the pain at the pump continues to ravish hard-working Americans of their hard-earned money. The once nightmare scenario of $4 a gallon gasoline may soon become an even harsher reality. While we have sat patiently and waited for Speaker Pelosi's commonsense solution, the cost of gas has soared $1.05 since the Democrats took the gavel. This increase represents more than a 43 percent jump in old prices. Enough is enough. I'm sure that I'm not the only Member of Congress listening to their constituents worry about the consequences of the majority's inaction on energy legislation. And while our constituents cannot afford to drive to work or take their children to school, Democrats have voted four times to raise energy taxes in the 110th Congress. Higher energy taxes mean higher gas prices, something that our constituents do not want or need. It is time for Speaker Pelosi to fulfill her promise to the American people. Instead of voting to increase taxes again, Congress should immediately adopt legislation which will give America lower energy prices without raising taxes.”