House Revolt to continue


	House Revolt to continue

willhelm

8-4-2008 3:59 PM

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congress, republicans, oil prices, oil

willhelm says:

Republicans urge continuance on the house floor to encourage action on gas prices, despite recess.

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8-5-2008 2:41 PM

jamesgrimes

Yes! It's a shame that the democrats are blocking the vote; if the shoes were reversed the dems would be crying foul.

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