Members of Congress Explain Vote on H.R. 6346: Bill would double gouge Floridians

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Today Congressmen Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) explained their vote in opposition to H.R. 6346, stating the legislation would result in the double gouging of Florida residents.

"We strongly support anti-price gouging legislation and have voted (May 3, 2006 -- HR 5253) to give the Federal Trade Commission the power to regulate, prosecute and sanction gougers. Under HR 5253, the fines imposed would then have been reimbursed to the states and communities where the gouging took place. However, under the legislation brought to the floor of the House by the Democratic Leadership today (HR 6346), fines imposed in South Florida would instead be redirected to northern and Midwestern states. We will not support the double gouging of Floridians, which is exactly what HR 6346 calls for," remarked the Congressmen.

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