Tag Archive | Gasoline Prices
Posted on February 5, 2013. Tags: Average Household Income, Bipartisan Opposition, Democrat Leaders, Energy Prices, Environmentalist, Gas Tax Hike, Gasoline Costs, Gasoline Prices, Government Data, Hasty Decision, Keystone, Mitch Mcconnell, Multiple Times, Pocketbooks, Press Secretary, Senate Democrats, Senate Republican Leader, Three Decades, Wall Street Journal, White House Press
Though the economy continues to sputter along and many families are struggling, the Obama administration and Senate Democrat leaders are once again pushing policies to make energy even more expensive for Americans. According to The Wall Street Journal, “Gasoline prices took a big bite out of Americans’ pocketbooks in 2012. The average U.S. household paid […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on October 16, 2012. Tags: A123 Systems Inc, American Consumers, Bankruptcy Code, Barack Obama, Federal Money, Financial Lifeline, Gasoline Prices, Governor Jennifer Granholm, Inflation Pressures, Jennifer Granholm, Lithium Batteries, Lithium Ion Batteries, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, Money Files, Ownership Stake, Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries, Septe, Stake President, Vieau, Wanxiang Group
Reuters writes today, “U.S. consumer prices rose in September as the cost of gasoline surged, posing a threat to consumers’ spending power although inflation pressures look unlikely to derail the Federal Reserve’s ultra-easy policy path. . . . Most of the increase in consumer prices was due to a sharp rise in gasoline prices, which jumped 7 […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on April 25, 2012. Tags: Democrat Leaders, Democrat Senator, Energy Policies, Fairy Tale, Finish Line, Gas Prices, Gasoline Prices, Harry Reid, Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, Keystone, Nev, Offshore Drilling, Oil Pipeline, Republicans, Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader, Senate Majority Leader Harry, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Xl
Democrat leaders claim they’re concerned about the high prices Americans are paying at the pump, but they continue to demonstrate that they’re not interested in changing some basic policies that could produce more and cheaper American energy. According to The Hill, “Senate Democrats will hold firm and reject House Republican demands to include approval […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on April 17, 2012. Tags: Commodity Futures Trading, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Energy Futures, Energy Partners, Energy Production, Financial Speculation, Fuel Prices, Futures Trading Commission, Gas Prices, Gasoline Prices, Mitch Mcconnell, Obama, Oil Speculation, Political Purpose, Price Of Oil, Rose Garden, Senate Republican Leader, Sense Policies, Speculators, Washington Democrats
In an analysis piece today, National Journal writes, “Under continued attack from Republicans for high oil and gasoline prices, President Obama unveiled on Tuesday a slate of measures to crack down on financial speculation in energy-futures trading, which Democrats say helps drive up prices. But while a Rose Garden announcement gave the president a platform […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on March 29, 2012. Tags: Ben Cardin, Carl Levin, Chuck Schumer, Cnn, Economic Fundamentals, Floor Remarks, Gallup Poll, Gas Prices, Gasoline Prices, Gasoline Pump, Mark Begich, Mary Landrieu, Max Baucus, One Penny, Sen Carl Levin, Sen Harry Reid, Senate Finance Committee, Situation Room, U S Senate, Video Transcript
As Americans struggle to pump gas in their cars to go about their daily lives, Democrats have no problem with the price of gas. This is simply unbelievable. And unacceptable. Watch this video and see if you agree. These guys are talking about the Democrat’s gas plan. DEMS: ‘It Is Not A Question Of Gas […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on March 16, 2012. Tags: Abc News, American Automobile Association, American Families, Barack Obama, Consumer Spending, Control Mode, Crisis Control, Disproportionate Impact, Energy Costs, Energy Policies, Fuel Prices, Gallon Of Gasoline, Gas Prices, Gasoline Prices, Middle Income Families, Pain At The Pump, Prince George, Usa Today, Washington Post, Washington Post Poll
Bloomberg News writes today, “The surge in gasoline prices now squeezes middle-income families again as President Barack Obama approaches the election. Gasoline prices are up almost 17 percent, or 54 cents, this year through March 14, according to the American Automobile Association. . . . While gasoline accounted for just 3.8 percent of consumer spending […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on March 5, 2012. Tags: Aaa Michigan, Auto Club, Barack Obama, Bowling Green Daily News, Detroit Free Press, Energy Companies, Fractional Gain, Gallon Oil, Gas Prices, Gasoline Prices, Mitch Mcconnell, News Last Week, Nuclear Program, Price Of Gasoline, Seasonal Levels, Secretary Of Energy, Senate Republican Leader, Statewide Average, Steven Chu, Straight Days
The AP reports today, “The price at the gas pump rose over the weekend and the nationwide average is nearing $3.80 a gallon. Oil is close to $107 per barrel because of tensions tied to Iran’s nuclear program. AAA says the national average for gasoline [rose] 2.6 cents since Friday, including a fractional gain on […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on March 1, 2012. Tags: Appropriations Committee, Charles Schumer, Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leadership, Energy Department, Energy Market, Energy Portal, Energy Secretary, Europe Italy, Gas Price, Gasoline Prices, Global Energy, Government Of Saudi Arabia, Hillary Clinton, Obama, Price Of Gas In Europe, Price Of Gasoline, Sen Charles Schumer, Sen Schumer, Wall Street Journal
Dem Gas Price Priorities President Obama’s Energy Secretary Confirms That Their Goal Isn’t Lower Prices And A Top Senate Dem Only Wants To Increase Production Overseas Q: ‘Is The Overall Goal To Get Our Price Lower?’ SEC. STEVEN CHU: ‘No’ “The Energy Department isn’t working to lower gasoline prices directly, Secretary Steven Chu […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on February 29, 2012. Tags: Charles Schumer, Democratic Leadership, Domestic Energy, Electric Vehicles, Energy Department, Energy Production, Energy Secretary, Energy Supplies, Gasoline Prices, Hillary Clinton, Nunnelee, Obama, Price Of Gasoline, Public Statements, Republican Lawmaker, Saudi Arabia, Sen Charles Schumer, Steven Chu, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Time President
What are the priorities for Democrats these days? Looking at their public statements, lower gas prices for Americans certainly don’t seem to be among them. Politico reports, “The Energy Department isn’t working to lower gasoline prices directly, Secretary Steven Chu said Tuesday after a Republican lawmaker scolded him for his now-infamous 2008 comment that […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on January 19, 2012. Tags: Affordable Energy, Bill Carrico, Counterproductive Policies, Creating Energy, Energy Policies, Energy Policy, Energy Project, Energy Resources, Energy Security, Fuel Costs, Galax, Gasoline Prices, George Allen, Good Paying Jobs, Obama, Senator Bill, Senator George Allen, Tim Kaine, Villanueva, Virginia Governor
Former Virginia Governor and Senator George Allen released the following statement today concerning Tim Kaine’s support of President Obama’s decision to kill the Keystone XL pipeline. Tim Kaine Still Putting the Obama Agenda Ahead of Jobs and Affordable Energy Henrico, VA – After months of silence, yesterday Tim Kaine predictably sided with President Obama […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on June 7, 2011. Tags: Abc News Poll, Absolute Basis, Disapproval, Economic Recovery, Five Months, Gallup, Gasoline Prices, Home Values, Indepen, Iring, Job Creation, Lows, New Highs, New Jobs, Official Statistics, Osama Bin Laden, Recession, Unemployment Rate, Unemployment Report, Washington Post
On the heels of a May jobs report showing “anemic” growth and higher unemployment, Gallup writes today, “[H]iring remains seven to eight points below early 2008. That is, current job creation has not returned to its levels of nearly 3 ½ years ago, when the recession got underway. On an absolute basis, job creation in […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on May 10, 2011. Tags: Chuck Schumer, Congressional Research Service, Critical Issue, Democrat Leaders, Democratic Leaders, Dick Durbin, Dim View, Domestic Energy, Economic Rebound, Energy Producers, Family Budgets, Gasoline Prices, Harry Reid, Largest Oil Companies, Mitch Mcconnell, Mortal Threat, Political Gimmick, Senate Republican Leader, Time Gas, Vulnerable Members
The top three Democrat leaders of the Senate, Harry Reid (D-NV), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), all went to the floor this morning to argue for their plan to raise taxes on domestic energy producers, despite the fact that doing so would clearly result in lost jobs and higher gasoline prices. The […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on May 5, 2011. Tags: Department Of Interior, Energy Future, Energy Policies, Energy Resources, Gas Lease, Gasoline Diesel, Gasoline Prices, George Allen, House Of Representatives, Irony, Land And Water, Natural Gas, Oil And Gas, Outer Continental Shelf, Own Energy, Resources On Earth, Roadblocks, Tim Kaine, Virginia Allen, Virginia Families
Richmond, VA – George Allen today called on Washington to allow exploration and development of our American energy resources off the coast of Virginia. Allen’s comments came as the House of Representatives was preparing to vote on a bill (H.R. 1230) that would require the Department of Interior to move forward with exploration for and […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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Posted on May 5, 2011. Tags: California San Diego, Democratic Colleagues, Economic Opportunity, Gallon Gas, Gas Prices, Gasoline Price, Gasoline Prices, John Kerry, Lundberg Survey, National Fuel, Oil Producing Nations, Portland Ore, Price Of Gasoline, Retail Gasoline, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Spr, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, Tight Market, University Of California San Diego, White House Hopeful
As we approach $4 per gallon gas on our way to $5 and higher, it is good to remember how Democrat John Kerry looked at high gas prices back in 2004 at Chron: “This administration has done nothing with OPEC to reduce the gas prices,” Kerry said during a rally at the University of California, […]
Tom is a US Navy Veteran, owns an Insurance Agency and is currently an IT Manager for a Virginia Distributor. He has been published in American Thinker, currently writes for the Richmond Examiner as well as Virginia Right! Blog.
Tom lives in Hanover County, Va and is involved in politics at every level and is a Recovering Republican who has finally had enough of the War on Conservatives in progress with the Leadership of the GOP on a National Level.
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