Gas Prices: Wicker Helps Introduce Gas Price Reduction Act

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Gas Prices: Wicker Helps Introduce Gas Price Reduction Act

U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today helped introduce the Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008, legislation designed to address the high price of gas at the pump. The legislation, which has 42 cosponsors, is part of an effort by Senate Republicans to reach out to their Democratic colleagues in order to find common ground on a way to lower gas prices and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.

"With the average price of gas in the United States costing more than $4.00 per gallon - and with the average price in Mississippi not far behind - it is past time to take immediate action to lower energy prices," Sen. Wicker said. "By not utilizing our vast energy reserves, we are essentially sitting on our hands when we should be acting to address this problem."

"By allowing for more deep sea exploration, lifting the moratorium on oil shale development in the Rocky Mountain West, and expanding research for innovative alternatively-powered vehicles, this legislation takes a multi-pronged approach to solving our energy problems."

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