[KenmcG414]

If these jerk politicians had their way we'd all be driving around in little Yugos with the trunk and back seat loaded down with batteries. We'd have to stop and plug in to recharge after 40 miles. You won't see these mutts reduce the tax on the fuel though and they won't stop using their chauffeur driven SUV's.

[commish]

NO NO NO NO NO. Government rugulation of business's never ever ever works -- Can't these morons get that through their thick skulls.

[Redbob]

Typical Reuters - and Snarlin Spectre - B.S.

[livius]

Pleeeeze. Specter and the Dems are so yesterday.

[aculeus]

Doesn't Specter have some trunk murderer to defend?

[kx9088]

Get ready for it, if they cap prices then it's going to be a fight just to get a gallon. Joy.

[TheDon]

We intend to do something about" rising prices to consumers

I hope that means reducing fuel related taxes! :^)

[arthurus]

Sen. Specter investigates the necessity for the government to bring about and manage a gasoline shortage.

[Wiseghy]

Sounds like Spector is shaking down the oils again for more Republican campaign $$

[stockstrader]

Yep, that is exactly what we need--the govt to PENALIZE the oil companies with some form of higher taxes (they already pay over 30%). I'm sure that the additional incentive of higher taxes will certainly result in a more abundant supply and lower prices, right?...lol....(sarcasm--off)

Sen. Specter, how about this instead? How about getting rid of the price gouging by the government on gas instead? Fed gas tax per gallon of 18.5 cents,,,national average state tax per gallon about the same,,,when adding in any local, city, county or municipal taxes--the TOTAL TAX PER GALLON NATIONALLY is about 50 cents per gallon!!

Want to lower gas prices? Get rid of the government GOUGING of fifty cents per gallon.