Prolonged Fuel Issue Needs Solution

By Rep. Nick Rahall
Special to Roll Call
April 20, 2007, 12 a.m.

In recent weeks, hardworking Americans have again started to feel the pinch of high gasoline prices. The causes are manifold, including historic instability in oil-producing regions, a world market that continues to gobble up greater and greater quantities of oil, and harsh weather conditions that can interfere with production and cause greater competition for fuel here at home.



Forget your password? Click here or
Call 202-824-6800

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

Roll Call Video Channels

Photo Slideshows

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 19)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 18)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 17)

Photo

Kratovil Celebrates Veterans Day

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 16)

Photo

Photos of the Day (Nov. 10)