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H.R.1252: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide ...

2011-03-28T20:00:00Z

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What bills did Bush veto that the Dems offered that would lower ...

2008-12-10T19:00:00Z

Passed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) to investigate price gouging by retailers who may be using the cover of high prices to unfairly inflate their rates even further. - Investing in a Sustainable, Energy Independent ...

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Federal Trade Commission

2008-12-08T19:00:00Z

On May 23, 2007, the House passed the Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act, H.R. 1252, which will provide immediate relief to consumers by giving the Federal Trade Commission the authority to investigate and punish those who artificially ...

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The Gavel Â» Blog Archive Â» Pelosi to Boehner: Join Us to Lower Gas ...

2008-11-16T19:00:00Z

The Energy Price Gouging Act â€“ H.R. 1252. This legislation will reduce the burden of rising gas prices on American families, providing immediate relief to consumers by giving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to ...

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Preventing Price-Gouging of Gasoline after Natural Disasters

2008-11-09T19:00:00Z

[1] Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 1252, 110th Cong. (2007) [2] Id. [3] FED. TRADE COMMâ€™N, INVESTIGATION OF GASOLINE PRICE MANIPULATION AND POST-KATRINA GASOLINE PRICE INCREASES (2006), at 191. [4] UCC Â§2-302 (2003) ...

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K-Town Independent: Back and forth with Socialists4Obama@Aol.com

2008-11-02T19:00:00Z

Tomorrow is only a day away · H.R.1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act · KNS Purposely Ignoring Price Gouging Investigation... Email to the Knoxville Democratic Party from Mysel... Metro Pulse Gets Information on the Price ...

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K-Town Independent: H.R.1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

2008-10-24T20:00:00Z

H.R.1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. (1) IN GENERAL- It shall be unlawful for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at a price that-- (A) is unconscionably excessive; or ...

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K-Town Independent: Email from Governor Phil Bredesen to David ...

2008-10-23T20:00:00Z

Scrutiny Hooligans Â» Daniel Johnson Tells The Truth About Patrick ...

2008-10-21T20:00:00Z

-McHenry voted â€œnoâ€* to cracking down on gas price gauging (H.R. 1252, 5/23/07). -But McHenry says â€œyesâ€* to $25500 in campaign donations from oil and gas companies. Daniel Johnson understands how skyrocketing gas prices shrink our ...

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PoliGazette Â» Gas, Corn, and Consequences

2008-10-16T20:00:00Z

The Energy Price Gouging Act â€” H.R. 1252. The No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act â€” H.R. 2264. This legislation enables the Department of Justice to take legal action against OPEC-controlled entities for participating in ...

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bachmann votes--2007

2008-10-05T20:00:00Z

she voted against hr 1252, which would disallow price gouging on gasoline and other fuels. june 7, 2007 she voted against s. 5, which would have allowed research using human embryonic stem cells. june 20, 2007 ...

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Dave Potter for Ohioâ€™s 13th Congressional District

2008-10-03T20:00:00Z

Sutton cosponsored and the House passed HR 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (Rep. Stupak) â€“ Protects consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels by setting criminal penalties and permitting states to bring ...

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Dave Potter on behalf of Ohioâ€™s 13th Congressional District

2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

Sutton cosponsored as well as the House passed HR 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (Rep. Stupak) â€“ Protects consumers from price-gouging of gasoline as well as other fuels by setting criminal penalties as well as permitting ...

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Roy Carterâ€™s Unwarranted Attack on Congresswoman Foxx -- WataugaWatch

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

Here are the real numbers HR 1252, â€œFederal Gas Price Gouging Prevention Act,â€*, 284-141. Here are some interesting Bills though:. Foxx voted No on HR 3915, â€œThe Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act,â€* which would have ...

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Virginia Foxx ... 'What, Me Worry?'

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

Foxx voted NO on HR 1252, the "Federal Gas Price Gouging Prevention Act," which also passed the House with bipartisan support 284-141. (Roll Call 404, May 23, 2007) More recently, Foxx voted against HR 6853, a bill to establish the ...

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HR1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

2008-09-27T20:00:00Z

Jim and Bill Haslam have donated a total of $3000 to Duncan since 2004. However, HR 1252 is still alive and still being reviewed by the Senate. I have no idea why 6346 was introduced and voted on. The bills appeared identical.

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Retro Friday, FTC Formed 94 Years Ago Today

2008-09-25T20:00:00Z

On May 23, 2007, the House passed the Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 1252, which will provide immediate relief to consumers by giving the Federal Trade Commission the authority to investigate and punish those who artificially ...

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roy carter drives across the district to prevent price gouging

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

on may 23, 2007, virginia foxx voted no on hr 1252, the federal price gouging prevention act. the bi-partisan bill passed the house by an overwhelming margin, 284-141. all seven democrats in the north carolina delegation voted for the ...

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White Paper - Consequences of Price Gouging Legislation

2008-09-11T20:00:00Z

Legislation like the â€œPetroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Actâ€* as part of S.1419 or HR 1252, the â€œFederal Price Gouging Prevention Act,â€* will harm the economy generally and specifically will harm drivers â€“ the very people t

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Outsourcing debate, Tata Nano factory in spotlight

2008-08-31T20:00:00Z

The US presidential race drew more than the usual amount of interest in India last week, after Barack Obama said he would â€œstop giving tax breaks to corporations that ship jobs overseasâ€* in a speech accepting the Democratic nomination. ...

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Federal Trade Commission

2008-08-28T20:00:00Z

Is Big Oil Contributing to U.S. Instability and Economic Decline

2008-08-23T20:00:00Z

Another important piece of consumer legislation - H.R. 1252, â€œThe Federal Price Gouging Prevention Actâ€œ, passed the House in May 2007 and has been stalled in the Senate. It was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, ...

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Democrats pick up on McHenryâ€™s Doublespeak

2008-08-12T20:00:00Z

-McHenry voted â€œnoâ€* to cracking down on gas price gauging (HR 1252, 5/23/07). -But McHenry says â€œyesâ€* to $25500 in campaign donations from oil and gas companies. Now, it kinda sucks to have Democrats picking up on this, ...

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Patrick McHenry Votes Against Lower Gas Prices | North Carolina ...

2008-08-10T20:00:00Z

-McHenry voted "no" to cracking down on gas price gauging (H.R. 1252, 5/23/07). -But McHenry says "yes" to $25500 in campaign donations from oil and gas companies. Daniel Johnson understands how skyrocketing gas prices shrink our ...

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republicans use gingrich to distract from their votes against ...

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

... which was signed into law by president bush; the federal price gouging prevention act (hr 1252); and the no oil producing and exporting cartels "nopec" act (hr 2264) [source: house roll call #344; #84; #332; #1177; #404; #398]. ...

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now they're ready

2008-08-03T20:00:00Z

crack down on gas price gouging (hr 1252) passed: may 23, 2007; 284-141 ( dem: 228-1, rep: 56-140). hold opec accountable for oil price fixing (hr 2264) passed: may 22, 2007; 345-72 (dem: 220-5, rep: 125-67) ...

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Who should I vote for in the 2008 Maine Senate Race? - CreateDebate

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

In effect, Allen's support of H.R. 1252 exhibits a strong commitment to the people of Maine (most particularly the struggling middle class) who are struggling against the steady increase of fuel for transportation and heating. ...

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Too Casual Friday

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

especially since he voted against cracking down on gasoline price gougers on four separate occasions (HR 1252 - 2007, HR 6346 - 2007, HR 3893 â€“ 2005, HR 4568 -- 2004), and he voted against cracking down on oil speculation and energy ...

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rep. barney frank works for sensible energy solutions

2008-07-30T20:00:00Z

i also voted for hr 1252, the federal price gouging prevention act. this bill makes it unlawful during a period proclaimed by the president as an energy emergency to sell gasoline or any other petroleum fuel at a price that is ...

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DNC - The Truth about Obama and McCain on Energy

2008-07-28T20:00:00Z

According to lobbying disclosure forms, both Berman and Green - on behalf of the American Petroleum Institute - lobbied on HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. [API/Federalist Group Lobbying Disclosures 2002 - 2008, ...

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The Truth about Obama and McCain on Energy

2008-07-27T20:00:00Z

The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

The Energy Price Gouging Act â€“ H.R. 1252. The No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels (NOPEC) Act - H.R. 2264. Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act - H.R. 1873. Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act â€“ H.R. 1868 ...

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a little reading from the dfl: tom cole and oil

2008-07-02T20:00:00Z

[hr 1252, vote #404, 5/23/07; hres 897, vote #352, 6/29/06; hr3893, vote #518, 10/07/05]. cole voted to cut funding for renewable-energy programs.in 2007, cole voted in favor of an amendment to the fiscal year 2008 energy and water ...

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Oil company profits and high gas prices - May 23 | Energy Bulletin

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on H.R. 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this weekÃ¢â‚¬â€* there's the two-thirds majority ..

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the truth about oil drilling and speculation?

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

passed the federal price gouging prevention act (hr 1252) to investigate price gouging by retailers who may be using the cover of high prices to unfairly inflate their rates even further. - investing in a sustainable, energy independent ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 6346, The Federal Price Gouging ...

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

The Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 1252). See Bills on the Same Subject: Actions and defenses, Business, Consumer protection, Consumers, Criminal justice, Emergency management, Energy, Energy assistance for the poor, ...

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from my congressman on the high cost of gasoline

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

hr 1252 would impose criminal penalties for price gouging, and permit states to bring lawsuits against wholesalers or retailers who charge unconscionably excessive high prices. i will continue to work hard for passage and enactment of ...

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some facts about oil prices

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

Telecommunications Discounts for Schools and Libraries: The "E ...

2008-06-19T20:00:00Z

To date two measures, HR 1252, which seeks to eliminate the program and S. 1264, which provides for funding for recurring FCC audits of the E-rate program, have been introduced in the 108th Congress. A report, issued by the FCC's Office ...

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we're getting solutions from democrats in congress

2008-06-17T20:00:00Z

on the federal price gouging prevention act (hr 1252), every georgia republican in congress at the time was against. and finally, on the no oil producing and exporting cartels "nopec" act (hr 2264), every georgia republican opposed ...

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From Congressman Heller - Gas prices

2008-06-14T20:00:00Z

I have supported several of the measures the House has debated and voted on, including legislation to address price gouging (HR 1252), halt delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (HR 6022 now PL 110-232), and addressing energy ...

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More rants on energy policy

2008-06-13T20:00:00Z

So she endorses HR 1252 to protect consumers from "price gouging," defined, not altogether helpfully, by a blizzard of adjectives and adverbs. Gouging occurs when gasoline prices are "unconscionably" excessive, or sellers raise prices .

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tonight on the randi rhodes show

2008-06-11T20:00:00Z

TODAYâ€™S ENRON by Randi Rhodes NOVA M RADIO

2008-06-11T20:00:00Z

26 new messages in 16 topics - digest

2008-06-06T20:00:00Z

price controls bill (HR 1252) that attempted to micromanage the > market for gasoline. Democrats again voted in near-unison for it, > arguing that nothing solves a problem faster or better than the > federal government. > > Conclusion. ...

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Suitably Flip: Council of Economic Advisers on Price Gouging ...

2008-06-01T20:00:00Z

Legislation like the â€œPetroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Actâ€* as part of S.1419 or H.R. 1252, the â€œFederal Price Gouging Prevention Act,â€* will harm the economy generally and specifically will harm drivers â€“ the very people

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Ron Kind is helping us?

2008-05-31T20:00:00Z

Give the Federal Trade Commission authority to investigate and punish companies that artificially inflate the price of energy (HR 1252). Finally, Kind recently called on President Bush to temporarily cease purchases of oil for the ...

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an energy policy of the 21st century versus an energy policy of ...

2008-05-27T20:00:00Z

then the democrats followed that punch at america's energy with a gas-price controls bill (hr 1252) that attempted to micromanage the market for gasoline. democrats again voted in near-unison for it, arguing that nothing solves a ...

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In 1981, the US had 324 refineries. In 2007, it had 149

2008-05-22T20:00:00Z

What are the prospects for the House-passed bill (HR 1252) setting stiff penalties for gasoline price-gouging? Why has the Senate Commerce Committee taken no action on it? What Senators are holding it up? Q. What are the root causes of ...

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a little more on gas prices and renewable energy

2008-05-21T20:00:00Z

passed the federal price gouging prevention act (hr 1252) to investigate price gouging by retailers who may be using the cover of high prices to unfairly inflate their rates even further. enacted the landmark energy independence and ...

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World Tribune â€” GOP conservatives: Democrats' record is one of ...

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

Then the Democrats followed that punch at America's energy with a gas-price controls bill (H.R. 1252) that attempted to micromanage the market for gasoline. Democrats again voted in near-unison for it, arguing that nothing solves a ...

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the democrat assault on american energy

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

then the democrats followed that punch at americaâ€™s energy with a gas-price controls bill (hr 1252) that attempted to micromanage the market for gasoline. democrats again voted in near-unison for it, arguing that nothing solves a ...

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BILL TO LOWER GAS PRICES PASSES HOUSE | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY ...

2008-05-16T20:00:00Z

Lat year, Arcuri cosponsored The Energy Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 1252), to provide relief to consumers by giving the Federal Trade Commission the authority to investigate and punish companies that artificially inflate the ...

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Maine Trucks Roll On DC

2008-05-14T20:00:00Z

... Exporting Cartels ( NOPEC) Act, HR 1252 ;the Energy Price Gouging Act, HR 5351; the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 and the Market Manipulation Provisions in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. ...

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10 Questions about our energy policy

2008-05-05T20:00:00Z

americaâ€™s oil: good to the last drop

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

their plan put forward in four congressional bills includes holding opec accountable for price fixing (hr 2264), cracking down on gas price gouging (hr 1252), repealing subsidies to oil companies, investing in renewables (hr 5351) and ...

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Oil 31

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

'10 Tough Questions Reporters Should Ask on Oil and Gas Prices For starters, Joseph Davis asks: Why is Congress so passive on the lack of refining capacity? What about probes into price manipulation? The House passed a bill on price ...

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10 tough questions on oil and gas prices

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Q. What are the prospects for the House-passed bill (HR 1252) setting stiff penalties for gasoline price-gouging? Why has the Senate Commerce Committee taken no action on it? What Senators are holding it up? (moreâ€¦)

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If you are interested...

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

To remedy this situation, I am a cosponsor of the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 1252. This bill makes price gouging for necessary goods and services, such as gasoline, during natural disasters and other "energy emergencies" ...

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response by speaker pelosi to president's speech today

2008-04-28T20:00:00Z

below is a list of bills the house has already passed, many of which are still awaiting action in the senate: crack down on gas price gouging hr 1252 - federal price gouging prevention act -- passed: may 23, 2007; 284-141 (dem: 228-1, ...

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Pelosi: President Should Help Lower Gas Prices by Suspending ...

2008-04-28T20:00:00Z

Crack Down on Gas Price Gouging HR 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act -- Passed: May 23, 2007; 284-141 (Dem: 228-1, Rep: 56-140) -- Opposed by 140 Republicans, including all of the Republican Leadership (except McCotter) ...

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gas, corn, and consequences

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

the energy price gouging act â€” hr 1252. the no oil producing and exporting cartels (nopec) act â€” hr 2264. this legislation enables the department of justice to take legal action against opec-controlled entities for participating in oil ...

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Two Alternative Stupidities

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

Eighty-two Democrats and 3 Republicans in the House have proposed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) otherwise known as the FPGPA, pronounced STUPID. So let's take a look at the STUPID price gouging bill. ...

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pelosiâ€™s replies to gopâ€™s call for a â€œcommonsenseâ€* plan to lower ...

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

the energy price gouging act -- hr 1252 this legislation will reduce the burden of rising gas prices on american families, providing immediate relief to consumers by giving the federal trade commission (ftc) the authority to investigate ...

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pelosi's replies to gop's call for a "commonsense" plan to lower ...

2008-04-23T20:00:00Z

Effects of tobacco

2008-04-22T20:00:00Z

Eighty-two Democrats and 3 Republicans in the House have proposed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) otherwise known as the FPGPA, pronounced STUPID. So letâ€™s take a look at the STUPID price gouging billâ€¦ ...

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It's spring. It must be time to declare all politicians idiots again.

2008-04-22T20:00:00Z

pelosi to bush on gas prices: we cannot wait to act

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

the energy price gouging act â€“ hr 1252. this legislation will reduce the burden of rising gas prices on american families, providing immediate relief to consumers by giving the ftc the authority to investigate and punish those who ...

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pelosi to bush on gas: a little help, please

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

the energy price gouging act - hr 1252. this legislation will reduce the burden of rising gas prices on american families, providing immediate relief to consumers by giving the ftc the authority to investigate and punish those who ...

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Speaker Pelosi Sends President Bush A Letter About Rising Gas Prices

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

Not that Bush will read this letter and act on it, but it is a good start on Pelosi's part. Here's the text of the letter. April 22, 2008. The Honorable George W. Bush The President of the United States The White House ...

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Something to think about

2008-04-08T20:00:00Z

The Myth of the Just Price

2008-03-30T20:00:00Z

[33] HR 1252, 110th Congress (2007). [34] Florida Statutes, Title 33, Chapter 501, Section 160. [35] Ibid. [36] http://gaswatch.energy.gov. [37] Rothbard, Economic Thought Before Adam Smith, 56. [38] Ibid., 54. [39] Ibid., 45. ...

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Stupak's Sure Cure ( | The Truth About Cars

2008-03-26T20:00:00Z

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1252. The sternly titled "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act" established penalties for people who hoik-up gas prices to take "unfair advantage" of U.S. consumers during an ...

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crs â€” gasoline prices: issues for the 110th congress

2008-02-27T19:00:00Z

on may 23, the house passed a bill (hr 1252) banning and punishing the sale of gasoline at â€œunconscionably excessiveâ€* prices when the president declares an â€œenergy emergency.â€* the senate on june 21 passed its version of hr 6, ...

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Desert Beacon: Bush's Ready Veto Stamp: 53 Threats

2007-12-14T19:00:00Z

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - H.R. 1252. Human Cloning Prohibition Act - H.R. 2560. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - H.R. 2638, S. 1644. Creating Long-term Energy Alternatives for the Nation (CLEAN) Act/ ...

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Weapons of Mass Discussion: RSC: "110th Congress Is Bad for Business"

2007-12-07T19:00:00Z

H.R. 1252 allows the federal government to set gas prices in certain circumstances. Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (H.R. 1257)â€”Passed 269-134. ïƒ˜ H.R. 1257 allows shareholders of public companies nonbinding votes on ...

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Npra

2007-09-05T20:00:00Z

May 24, 2007 9:34 AM ET The NPRA, the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association, Executive Vice President Charles T. Drevna yesterday shared the association's concerns with the US House of Representatives' passage of HR 1252, . ...

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All politicians are idiots and other obvious thoughts on high gas ...

2007-08-29T20:00:00Z

All politicians are idiots and other obvious thoughts on high gas ...

2007-08-29T20:00:00Z

Kentucky AG Greg Stumbo Explores Run Against Mitch McConnell in 08

2007-08-14T20:00:00Z

... and Transportation - S.94-Gasoline Consumer Anti-Price Gouging Protection Act; House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee - HR 1252-Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; House Committee on Education and Labor Committee - HR ...

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Greg Stumbo: A Democratic Fighter Against McConnell in 08 ...

2007-08-13T20:00:00Z

... House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee - H.R. 1252â€“Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; House Committee on Education and Labor Committee - H.R. 1252â€“Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; Senate Committee on Energy and ...

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Price Gouging at the Pump?

2007-08-02T20:00:00Z

A House bill, HR 1252, regarding â€œprice gougingâ€* would apply to wholesalers and refiners as well as retailers. Many states already have anti-gouging laws that apply to gas station retailers.

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Nebraska Democratic Party: Club for Growth - 13, People of ...

2007-07-31T20:00:00Z

â€œNOâ€* on the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 1252): Adrian Smith voted NO; the bill passed 284-141-7. 10. â€œYESâ€* on Culberson/Feeny/King/McHenry Amendment (#57) to the DHS Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2638 / H. RES. ...

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OpEdNews Â» Bush, vetoes and oxygen

2007-07-15T20:00:00Z

The College Cost Reduction Act - H.R. 2669; Homeland Security Appropriations - H.R. 2638; State-Foreign Operations Appropriations - H.R. 2764; Interior-Environment Appropriations - H.R. 2643; The Energy Price Gouging Act â€“ H.R. 1252 ...

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HODES PANDERS AT THE PUMPS

2007-07-01T20:00:00Z

(HR 1252, Roll Call Vote 404: Passed 284 – 141, May 23, 2007). However, In 2005, Hodes Held $17289 In Stock From Reliant Energy, Inc In Mutual Fund. ( Paul Hodes, United States House Of Representatives Financial Disclosure Report, ...

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Tops-Search-A Veto Threat

2007-07-01T20:00:00Z

My White House friend notes that “similar language is included in the bill that?s now on the Senate floor. So what we said about HR 1252 also applies to the ‘anti-price gouging’ title of the Senate energy bill.”

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Gas Prices: Finding a Solution Means Finding the Problem

2007-06-28T20:00:00Z

Congress recently passed HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Act, that claims to protect consumers from price gouging. I voted against this legislation because it does nothing to alleviate increasing gas prices. ...

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White House Calls Gas Price Gouging Law Bad Idea

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

The problem, says the White House, with bills like HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, is that the term "price gouging" has no economic definition, thus making it difficult to prove claims against petroleum distributors ...

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A Veto Threat

2007-06-22T20:00:00Z

My White House friend notes that â€œsimilar language is included in the bill that?s now on the Senate floor. So what we said about HR 1252 also applies to the â€˜anti-price gougingâ€™ title of the Senate energy bill.â€*

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A Veto Threat

2007-06-21T20:00:00Z

Price Gouging Legislation is a Bad Idea

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

Now let’s assume that HR 1252, the bill recently passed by the House on a 284-141 vote, has become law. (Thankfully, it has not.) That bill includes the following language:. It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, at wholesale or ...

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Classroom Examples, cont'd

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

For example, I think Barack Obama is more inclined to pandering and Rod Blagojevich just doesn't know any better. I'm unsure which is worse, but my speculation is that an Obama White House won't reintroduce HR 1252 because they know ...

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Stupack’s Sure Cure (HR 1252) Sucks

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

ny_naura_bart_stupak22.jpg Last week, the US House of Representatives passed HR 1252. The sternly titled "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act" established penalties for people who hoik-up gas prices ...

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What happens when you elect a Democratic majority

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

And you also have 56 Republicans also chiming in with their... ignorance... including usually friendly Kentucky Republican Ed Whitfield voting for HR 1252 in an attempt to criminalize "price gouger" gas station owners. ...

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The Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act Discourages Selling Gas ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

A Veto Threat

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z

My White House friend notes that "similar language is included in the bill that’s now on the Senate floor. So what we said about HR 1252 also applies to the 'anti-price gouging' title of the Senate energy bill."

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Which OS Is Right For You? Just Check Your Voting Card

2007-06-13T20:00:00Z

In HR 1252, the writers–who were of course Democrats–attack gas dealers and refineries that unfairly jack up prices, just like they stopped gas prices from moving with the market in the seventies and leaving the average person to ask, ...

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Massa Responds to Kuhl, Nachbar

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z

I asked him if he agreed with Kuhl's proposal to cut gas taxes by 10 cents when they reach $3.00/gallon, and Kuhl's support HR 1252, the price gouging protection act. Massa called Kuhl's 10-cent proposal a "soundbite", saying that Kuh

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HBO Hoping New CEO's Tenure Remains Refreshingly Mugshot-Free

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z

Bart Stupak is introducing a "price gouging" bill, HR 1252, concerning gasoline prices. It would ban sales at prices that are "unconscionably excessive" or take "unfair advantage" of consumers. I hope they will expand the Sour

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Congressional Humbug on fuel prices [blogger1947.blog-city.com]

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z

The congressman also co-sponsored "The Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, H.R. 1252, which would give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to investigate and punish companies that artificially inflate the price of gas. ...

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what congress did, may 14 through may 26

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z

hr 1252 - federal price gouging prevention act: hr 1252 to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels - 11 pages hr 2429 - to amend title xviii of the social security act to provide an exception to the 60-day limit ...

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Bills could raise gas cost

2007-06-03T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 1252, on May 23, making it a criminal offense to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas or petroleum distillates at a price that is ...

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A different kind of Gasoline Boycott

2007-06-02T20:00:00Z

Recently, the House passed HR 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act This act criminalizes price gouging on gas, oil and other fuels. In particular, it also covers market manipulation, large fines and jail-time. ...

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Smith Pumps Gas in a Suit and Tie

2007-06-01T20:00:00Z

He also voted against HR 1252 (Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act). It essentially makes it illegal to try and increase profit in an emergency. This is a result of the spike in prices in some places directly after Hurricane Katrina. ...

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Stupack’s Sure Cure (HR 1252) Sucks

2007-05-31T20:00:00Z

Stupack’s Sure Cure (HR 1252) Sucks

2007-05-31T20:00:00Z

Last week, the US House of Representatives passed HR 1252. The sternly titled "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act" established penalties for people who hoik-up gas prices to take "unfair advantage" of US consumers during an "ener

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Podcast #1: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

2007-05-31T01:05:17Z

After toying with the idea for some time, I've gone and recorded a podcast ... and it clocks in at about four-and-a-half minutes. Here's a link and here's some show notes: •H.R.1252

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updated: Rep. Fossella supports gasoline price gouging

2007-05-30T20:00:00Z

On February 28, 2007 HR 1252 was submitted titled the "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act." The summary of this bill reads;. "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, ...

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A Transcript and a Letter to the Editor

2007-05-30T20:00:00Z

Hello Gas lines of 1973…wait it’s 2007

2007-05-30T20:00:00Z

A few days ago I sent you an ACU Action Alert requesting that you contact your Representative in congress urging him/her to oppose HR 1252, a bill which should it ultimately become law will essentially provide for the reinstitution of ...

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Another Knollenberg Vote AGAINST Middle Class Families

2007-05-29T20:00:00Z

Joe Knollenberg voted NO on HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. Thankfully the Act passed the House anyway. It imposes penalties for Price Gouging by Bil Oil companies. Profits for Big Oil companies has been skyrocketing, ...

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Why is Fossella protecting Exxon's interests?

2007-05-29T20:00:00Z

Clearly HR 1252 had bi-partisan support, since his own NY Republican co-workers are supporting it. The difference is that he does not want to make it illegal for gas companies to unconscionably make profits off of consumers unless ...

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The Left Coaster: Politicians reward their masters

2007-05-28T20:00:00Z

Stupak's original bill--HR 1252--would make it unlawful to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at a price that "is unconscionably excessive" or "indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage unusual market .

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Rogers votes with big oil against consumers

2007-05-28T20:00:00Z

Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) introduced HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, that would provide penalties for those who take unfair advantage of consumers at the pump. The legislation would penalize individuals or companies ...

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Random Pattern Weekly 5/27/2007

2007-05-27T20:00:00Z

HR 1252 is a problematic bill for several reasons. For one, the definition of breaking the law this bill establishes states that charging "unconscionably excessive" prices for gasoline is a felony. Who defines "unconsionably excessive? ...

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House Suspension Votes

2007-05-27T20:00:00Z

HR 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act Passed 284-141. Brushing Off Veto Threat, House Votes to Ban Gas Price Gouging; Boehner: Democrats’ Energy Bill Will Increase Price at Pump.

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Congressman Fossella Votes Against Price Gouging Legislation

2007-05-27T20:00:00Z

In keeping with his anti-consumer voting record, Congressman Fossellla voted last week against the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 1252. This legislation would subject anyone caught selling gasoline at an unconscionably ...

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Representing Souhern Arizon

2007-05-26T20:00:00Z

Vote 404: HR 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act Yes No Yes 5/23/07 Vote 403: H RES 429: Providing for Consideration of the Bill (HR 1100) to Revise the Boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of ...

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A Political Catchphrase, Coming In Off the Bench (Hotel congress)

2007-05-26T20:00:00Z

By a vote of 284-141, the House on Wednesday passed a bill (HR 1252) giving the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general added Wall Street Journal - This week's vote in Congress to fund the Iraq war without timetables or ...

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Shea-Porter Votes for Important Price Gouging Legislation

2007-05-26T20:00:00Z

The "Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act" (HR 1252) would help alleviate the financial strain being put on families by high energy prices. The legislation will allow the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and penalize companies ...

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Why did Fossella vote to allow oil companies to gouge prices at ...

2007-05-26T20:00:00Z

HR 1252, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, received 56 Republican votes (in addition to 228 Democrats) as well as being co-sponsored be fellow NY Republicans Rep. Kuhl and Rep. Walsh. So why did Rep. Vito Fossella decide to oppose ...

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libertarianism @ 2007-05-26T09:08:00

2007-05-25T20:00:00Z

Do a 'blog search for "HR 1252" on Google and you'll find that quite a few people (of the "emptyheaded" political persuaison) use the word "price gouging" as a way of saying "I wish it were cheaper. Wah!", bu

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Walberg: Gas Price Gouging Fine With Me!

2007-05-25T20:00:00Z

Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) introduced HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. This bill would provide penalties for those who take unfair advantage of consumers at the pump. (Read more here.) ...

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Progressive Issues Update

2007-05-25T20:00:00Z

Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) with Adam’s support. It was brought to the floor under suspension of the rules – a procedure that limits debate, bars amendments and ...

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Hold Adrian Smith Accountable Next Week

2007-05-25T20:00:00Z

Why did he VOTE AGAINST HR1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act?? This the purpose of this bill according to the CRS Summary:. Makes it unlawful for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, or petroleum distillates ...

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A series of quick hits - some on which I may follow up.

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

HR 1252 - For those unaware, the House of Representatives has a plan to deal with potential price gauging on gasoline, a resolution introduced last week, HR 1252. It proposes severe penalties for those found guilty of gouging, ...

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Gas Rip-Off

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

Congress begins hearings today on HR 1252, a bill that would make gas > price-gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in the slammer. Nancy > Pelosi said she'll move the bill to a vote this week if she gets the ...

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But I do know what "unconstitutionally vague" is.

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

HR 1252 makes it unlawful to sell gasoline, during a declared emergency, at a price that is "unconscionably excessive" and "indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage of the circumstances related to an energy emergency to increase ...

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An idiot in the AG's office, and how Arizona's Congressional ...

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

Here's how they voted on HR 1252: Aye AZ-1 Renzi, Rick [R] Nay AZ-2 Franks, Trent [R] Nay AZ-3 Shadegg, John [R] Aye AZ-4 Pastor, Edward [D] Aye AZ-5 Mitchell, Harry [D] Nay AZ-6 Flake, Jeff [R] Aye AZ-7 Grijalva, Raul [D] ...

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Hold Adrian Smith Accountable Next Week

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

Charlie Cray: Battered

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

Then there's the "gas gouging" bill (HR 1252) that the Dems passed yesterday, and which MoveOn.org and others are pushing. Actually, it's pretty piddly and a lot more should and could be done before they move on to the next item. ...

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Rep Tim Murphy: Congress is trying to fool the public

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

Link to article Washington, May 23 - The House of Representatives today passed the so-called Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252), a flawed approach to solving America’s energy needs. Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18), ...

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No gas gougers here

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

HR 1252 allows prosecution of companies or individuals who charge “unconscionably excessive” energy fees during a time the president proclaims an energy emergency. For the record, we’re not in an energy emergency now. ...

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On Price Gouging and Bad Laws

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

I read with some bemusement the text of HR 1252, also known by the name "The Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act", which purports to offer American consumers some protection from the corporate greed of multinational oil conglomerates. ...

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Gas rip-off: Tens of thousands tell Congress to get tough with ...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Congress begins hearings today on HR 1252, a bill that would make gas price-gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in the slammer. Nancy Pelosi said she'll move the bill to a vote this week if she gets the two-thirds majority ...

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Thursday May 24, 2007 - In a mad world only the mad are sane ...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she’ll move the bill to a vote this week—if there’s the two-thirds majority ...

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20070523 Congressman Roscoe Bartlett Votes No on “Feel Good, But ...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

HR 1252 would make it a federal crime for any person to sell, at wholesale or at retail in an area and during a period of an energy emergency, gasoline or any other petroleum distillate covered by a presidential proclamation at a price ...

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JLA FORUMS: Current Events :: Gas rip-off: Tens of thousands tell ...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Author: trudogg Subject: Gas rip-off: Tens of thousands tell Congress to get tough wi Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 10:37 am (GMT -5) by Joshua Holland Congress begins hearings today on HR 1252, a bill that would make ...

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NPRA: House Price Gouging Bill Worse for Consumers Down the Road

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

i’m not one to be political

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

currently in congress, a bill (HR 1252) is being debated and hopefully will pass. this bill will make it a crime to gouge gas prices so that the big oil companies can’t hit us where it hurts the most nowadays: our wallets. ...

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Democrat Congress Should Offer REAL Solutions Wel...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Well, the Left-wingers and Democrat supporters are out in full force today after yesterday’s passing of HR 1252 (Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act), spinning this bill and the votes YEA and NAY for something they’re not. ...

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House Democrats Buckle to Big Oil: Strip Down Price Gouging Bill

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Stupak’s original bill- HR 1252-would make it unlawful to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at a price that “is unconscionably excessive” or “indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage unusual market ...

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What Defines Excessive Profits?

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Then the US House just passed HR 1252 to deal with oil price gouging. (Again more at another time as I still have to go over it all.) So, if I lower my prices I get in trouble, if I charge what the law requires, I may be breaking ...

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FTC findings on supposed oil manipulation.

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Drevna yesterday shared the association's concerns with the US House of Representatives' passage of HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. "As we've said, price gouging legislation is a solution in search of a problem and ...

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What’s wrong with THIS picture?

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Congress begins hearings today on HR 1252, a bill that would make gas price-gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in the slammer. Nancy Pelosi said she’ll move the bill to a vote this week if she gets the two-thirds majority ...

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House Democrats Buckle to Big Oil

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

In the face of withering pressure from the oil industry, the Democrats in the House, led by Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Michigan), have reportedly castrated their own legislation. Stupak’s original bill–HR 1252–would make it unlawful [. ...

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Gas rip-off: Tens of thousands tell Congress to get tough with ...

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

House pases bill to combat price gouging - Ehlers opposes it

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

State, local, national

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

Yesterday, hearings began on federal House bill HR 1252, making gas price gouging a federal crime punishable by 10 years in prison. The oil companies have sent a lobbyist blitzkrieg up to Washington to slow it down. According to Rep. ...

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HOUSE Key Vote Alert - Price Gouging

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

The Club for Growth urges members of the House to vote "NO" on the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252), sponsored by Rep. Bart Stupak. This vote will be included in our annual Congressional Scorecard. ...

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House Vote: HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (under ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

(The motion to suspend the rules is used frequently to pass legislative measures that are perceived to have a broad degree of support and little need for prolonged debate.) Go to Bill Status : HR 1252: Federal Price Gouging Prevention ...

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Passed 284-141, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252, Roll Call 404)

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House Approves Gouging Bill

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON -- The US House has approved legislation (HR 1252), the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, which would outlaw gasoline price gouging, reported the Associated Press. The bill passed by a vote of 284 to 141 on Wednesday. ...

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Join MoveOn.org's call to our representatives to stop oil price ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

MoveOn.org is gathering signatures on a petition that will go to our representatives in Washington in support of HR 1252, a bill in the House that will make price gouging a federal crime, with a 10 ye...

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Blow Off Valve :: $4.00 per Gallon!

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that >would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in >prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this >week--if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Four Bucks A Gallon? Here's How We Fight Back

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

MoveOn’s urging it’s members to contact congress to demand passage of HR 1252, a bill that would protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels. With gas prices headed for a new all-time high of $4.00 a gallon, ...

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BARTON: ANTI-PRICE GOUGING BILL DOES NOTHING TO LOWER GAS PRICES

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, delivered the statement during the House floor debate on HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act: "Mr. Speaker, let me first say that it is ...

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House Approves Gouging Bill Bush administration, industry groups ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

They wanted a blog post. Well, okay...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

So Moveon is supporting HR 1252, which would make gasoline price gouging a federal crime. (They want people to blog about it.) I'm curious what you all think of this. I am not going to sign their petition mainly because I cannot ...

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Another Gas Issue

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following statement on the Democrats’ so-called Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252): “Illegal actions that artificially increase the price at the pump for American ...

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Sign the Petition To Make Gas Price Gouging a Federal Crime

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Oil company lobbyists are frantically trying to stop the bill HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if ...

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Rollcall 404: HR 1252 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act.

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US House passes gasoline price gouging bill

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

[JURIST] The US House of Representatives narrowly passed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) [bill summary; JURIST report] Wednesday, approving heavy criminal penalties for oil companies and individuals who take "unfair ...

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Congress addresses high gas prices (not really)

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

The Congressional Research Service summarizes the bill, HR 1252 which was introduced by Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) thusly:. Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas ...

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Gas prices sure to fall; Larson against price gouging

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, the House approved The Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act, HR 1252, of which Congressman Larson is a co-sponsor, which would give the Federal Trade Commission the authority to investigate and punish companies that ...

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Goverrhea: Thoughts On the Anti-Price Gouging Bill

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

The House is really stretching to reach new heights of absurdity, with its passage of HR 1252, the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act. Not only does this bill have no chance of doing anything positive for consumers (despite what its ...

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Jindal supports big oil, votes against ban on price gouging!

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

We can add HR 1252 to the list of examples where Bobby Jindal voted against the needs of the people of Louisiana. Gas prices are getting ridiculous and oil companies are posting insane profits because of it. If oil companies made the ...

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Get Pumped Down

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Stop Price Gouging!

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Price Gouging At The Gas Pump

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Bush Administration Threatens Veto on 'Price Gouging' Bill

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

The Administration strongly opposes House passage of HR 1252. The Administration is greatly concerned about the difficulty high gas prices are creating for both families and businesses; however, this bill will not alleviate this problem ...

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1252 In The House

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Hearings started yesterday on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Voices Carry

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week - if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Legislation Pending

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

The word from MoveOn.org is that we’re likely to get a vote on HR 1252, the gasoline anti-price-gouging bill, this week. The oil companies are reaping record profits while blaming price increases at the pump on refinery issues. ...

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tell your representatives to serve you instead of big oil

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

hearings start today on hr 1252, a house bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. speaker pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this weekâ€”if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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$4.00 per gallon??

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

hearings start today on hr 1252, a house bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. speaker pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this weekâ€” there's the two-thirds majority ...

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gas price gouging

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this weekâ€”if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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MoveOn.org- Petition asking congress to get tough with big oil...

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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MoveOn.org should stick to its core competencies

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Help Fight Gasoline Price Gouging

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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MoveOn takes on Big Oil

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Gas prices got you yet?

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Sick of oil gouging? Sign here!

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings begin today on HR 1252, a House bill that if passed, will make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there is a two-thirds majority ...

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gas prices

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

"Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Help stop summer gas price gouging!

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

But there is a bill in the House of Representatives this week that could make gas price gouging a federal crime (the HR 1252 bill). Personally, i'd rather not pay more while the oil companies rake in huge-ass profits. ...

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Rep. Wilson (OH 6th-D); HR 1252 is Socialism

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Wilson; I am writing to urge you to vote against HR 1252 by Representative Bart Stupak (D-Michigan). This bill is a form of socialism similar to the policies attempted in the 1970’s by the Carter Administration. ...

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Big Oil Price Gouging

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

2007-05-22: $4.00 per gallon?! (petition in support of HR 1252)

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

http://pol.moveon.org/stoppricegouging/Dear MoveOn member,As of yesterday, gas prices are the highest in US history—we just passed the 1981 record, even adjusted for inflation. (1) Prices could reac...

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Oil Superprofits and the Future of Energy

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Congressional hearings start today on HR 1252, which would if passed make gas price gouging a federal crime punishable by 10 years in prison. The Senate passed a price-gouging measure out of committee last week. ...

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Making Gasoline Price Gouging A Federal Crime

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

House bill HR 1252 would make gasoline price gouging a federal crime. "Rep Bart Stupak (D-MI), sponsor of the House bill said this of his motivation to introduce the legislation: "In April ... crude oil was $7 a barrel cheaper than last ...

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Help Fight Gasoline Price Gouging

2007-05-21T20:00:00Z

Hearings start today on HR 1252, a House bill that would make gas price gouging a federal crime, punishable by 10 years in prison. Speaker Pelosi has said she'll move the bill to a vote this week—if there's the two-thirds majority ...

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Tin Ear, Tin Idol

2007-05-19T20:00:00Z

It recently created HR 1252. It will protect everyone from "price gouging." With NP as price gouging hero, how can she lose? George Will, as seen in the Houston Chronicle, covers this legislation. The problem is how cans she win. ...

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ENERGY INDEPENDENCE

2007-05-17T20:00:00Z

Nevertheless, one of Pelosi's moves has been to endorse HR 1252, which ostensibly protects consumers from "price gouging." Oddly enough, the bill does not explain how a gouger can gouge when his product is obtainable cheaper nearby, ...

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Will on gouging

2007-05-17T20:00:00Z

Pelosi and Gas Prices

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

She endorses HR 1252 to protect consumers from "price gouging," defined, not altogether helpfully, by a blizzard of adjectives and adverbs. Gouging occurs when gasoline prices are "unconscionably" excessive, or sellers raise prices ...

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Pelosi less than Honest about the Price of Gas

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

So she endorses HR 1252 to protect consumers from ``price gouging,'' defined, not altogether helpfully, by a blizzard of adjectives and adverbs. Gouging occurs when gasoline prices are ``unconscionably'' excessive, or sellers raise ...

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All politicians are idiots and other obvious thoughts on high gas ...

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

Eighty-two Democrats and 3 Republicans in the House have proposed the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) otherwise known as the FPGPA, pronounced STUPID. So let’s take a look at the STUPID price gouging bill… ...

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Posturing At the Pumps

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

So she endorses HR 1252 to protect consumers from “price gouging,” defined, not altogether helpfully, by a blizzard of adjectives and adverbs. Gouging occurs when gasoline prices are “unconscionably” excessive, or sellers raise prices ...

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Tim Haab is Shrill

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

Hillary, Pelosi Lying About Gas Price-Gouging

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

Pelosi was incensed by the fact that in her home district of San Francisco, the highest price of gasoline stood at $3.49 per gallon. Thus, she introduced a bill in the House, HR 1252, to 'protect consumers from price-gouging.' ...

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All politicians are idiots and other obvious thoughts on high gas ...

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

How Democrats gouge America.

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

The bill entitled Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR 1252) would penalize any person or corporation that engages in the drilling, brokering or refining of crude oil and/or natural gas while charging what would be considered as ...

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View on Illegal Immigration Bill?

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

(HR 1252); Iraq troop funding bill - A bipartisan compromise for setting progress benchmarks is emerging. Tell Congress your views. Farm Bill: The first draft proposal is expected this week. Do farmers need subsidies? ...

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Stumbo offers price gouging evidence to Congress

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

-House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee - HR 1252–Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; -House Committee on Education and Labor Committee - HR 1252–Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; and -Senate Committee on Energy and ...

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RealClearPolitics - Articles - Gas Pump Posturing

2007-05-12T20:00:00Z

So she endorses H.R. 1252 to protect consumers from "price gouging," defined, not altogether helpfully, by a blizzard of adjectives and adverbs. Gouging occurs when gasoline prices are "unconscionably" excessive, or sellers raise prices

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Library of Congress

2007-05-12T10:48:01Z

The Library of Congress THOMAS Home Bills, Resolutions Search Results NEW SEARCH | HOME | HELP H.R.1252 Title: To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels

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Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress)

2007-05-11T20:00:00Z

HR1252 Title: To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] (introduced 2/28/2007) Cosponsors (100) Latest Major Action: 2/28/2007 Referred to House ...

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rsc policy brief on gas prices

2007-05-06T20:00:00Z

bart stupak (d-mi) has introduced the federal price gouging prevention act (hr 1252), which currently has 86 democrat co-sponsors and three republican co-sponsors. hr 1252 would make it a federal crime for any person to â€œsell crude oil, ...

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce - May 3 - Letter Opposing the "Federal ...

2007-05-02T20:00:00Z

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the worldâ€™s largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, strongly opposes H.R. 1252, the â€œFederal Price Gouging Prevention ...

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce - May 3 - Letter Opposing the "Federal ...

2007-05-02T20:00:00Z

News & Developments | Antitrust Litigation Committee | ABA Section ...

2007-04-16T20:00:00Z

HR 1252 Enrolled

2007-04-10T20:00:00Z

Honoring the 75th anniversary of Texas Young Democrats.

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HR 1252 Introduced

2007-03-25T20:00:00Z

Honoring the 75th anniversary of Texas Young Democrats.

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Gasoline price gouging bill introduced in US House

2007-02-28T19:00:00Z

Bart Stupak (D-MI) [official website] and 78 other House of Representatives members introduced a bill [HR 1252 summary] Wednesday that would crack down on gasoline price gouging by instituting harsh criminal and civil penalties on oil ...

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Gasoline price gouging bill introduced in US House

2007-02-28T19:00:00Z

Bill Action: Introduced: HR 1252: To protect consumers from price ...

2007-02-26T19:00:00Z

Rep. Bart Stupak [D-MI] introduced HR 1252: To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels, and for other purposes.. [This event matched these monitors: Introduced Legislation ]

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