It’s time to close the so-called “Enron Loophole.”
As we’ve all seen on the news recently, out of control energy speculation on stock markets is one reason that oil and gas prices are so high. The impact is crippling our entire economy and hurting middle-class families.
In 2000, the Enron Loophole became law when Enron lobbyists were [...]
Close the Enron Loophole
June 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Economy · Uncategorized
Gas Station Rip-Offs: Unacceptable
June 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
With gas prices at $4/gallon, the last thing New Jersey drivers deserve is to get ripped off by gas station owners. I read recently about the inspections conducted by law enforcement of over 1000 gas stations in all 21 counties of our state. Any violations would be unacceptable, but over 350 station owners, more than [...]
Tags: Economy
Fifth Graders: Gas Prices Are a Crisis
June 18th, 2008 · No Comments
Today, I paid $3.88 per gallon to fill up my car. Accustomed as I am to living on a history teacher’s salary, I know how much these high gas prices hurt, and how they impact everything else we buy.
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with 5th grade students at the Leadership Academy Charter School [...]
Tags: Economy · Homeland Security