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Article: SEN. BOND CRITICIZES DEMOCRATS FOR FAILING TO DELIVER ON PROMISE TO LOWER GAS PRICES

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April 24, 2008
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The office of Sen. Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond, R-Mo., issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator Kit Bond today criticized the Democratic leadership in Congress for failing to deliver on their promise to lower gas prices. With $3.53 a gallon as the national average, gas prices have risen $1.20 since Democrats took control of the House and Senate and are expected to go even higher this summer.

"Two years ago Democrats promised Americans a 'common sense' plan to bring down gas prices. With higher housing, food, health care, and power bills, where is the plan to lower gas prices and help working families? With record high gas prices, it's clear we're still waiting for the 'common sense' ...

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