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Author    Post   Steve Myers Site Admin Eight Democratic governors — including Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm — have sent a letter to President Bush and congressional leaders calling for an investigation into possible gas gouging in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. They also demand that any ill-gotten profits be refunded to customers. The letter cites a study by a University of Wisconsin economist that says the hurricane isn't fully to blame for high gas prices. It also estimates that for gas prices to reach $3 a gallon, the price of crude oil would have to run about $95 a barrel. Crude has been around $65 a barrel. A White House spokesman says no one has seen the letter yet, but Bush has asked Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to handle any such allegations. Full Story: http://www.weyi.com/news/state/1731391.html Sun Sep 25, 2005 10:50 am    Display posts from previous:   All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First

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