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Top GOP Fund-Raiser Tied to Iraq Fuel Contracttruthout.org » Truthout - News - Oct 17, 2008 The Democratic chairman of a House investigative committee presented documents to the Pentagon on Thursday alleging that a top Republican fund-raiser, Harry Sargeant III, has made tens of millions of dollars in profits … Also tagged: mccain, waxman, harry sargeant iii, gop fundraiser |
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Why Is Gas So Expensive? []consumerist.com » Consumerist - Oct 13, 2008 Did you know that gas price gouging almost never occurs as prices rise? Rather, it's most often when dealers keep prices artificially high even as their costs fall. As gas costs has recently been near $5 a gallon and … Also tagged: features, cars, top, markets, gas, oil, profit, gas prices, gas stations, refineries, explainers |
consumerist.com » Consumerist - Sep 20, 2008
A Walmart insider tells us that the price of cellphone chargers nearly doubled on orders from Walmart HQ in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Before the hurricane, chargers cost from $10-$15, but afterwards, they rose to a …
Also tagged: top, pricing, cellphones, kentucky, walmart, supplies, prices, hurricanes, gouging, insiders, cellphone chargers, hurricane ike
northcountrygazette.org » North Country Gazette - Sep 16, 2008
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum has issued a series of subpoenas to four companies seeking information about reported increases in the price of gasoline throughout the state. The subpoenas request …
Also tagged: business, government, florida, consumers, gasoline, complaints, attorney general, tallahassee, subpoenas
northcountrygazette.org » North Country Gazette - Sep 15, 2008
ALBANY–Attorney General Cuomo has warned New York drivers to be on the lookout for possible gas gouging following Hurricane Ike. Consumers who question the legality of any price increases at their local gas station are …
Also tagged: business, drivers, crime, government, new york, new york state, consumers, gas station, attorney general, refiners, cuomo, gas gouging, hurricane ike, gasolline
ireport.com » Latest iReports - Sep 14, 2008
Murphy, NC The first picture displayed is one reflecting the price of gas before gas prices will be changed. The second picure reflects NO prices as their gas has run out, and they are waiting for their new shipment …
Also tagged: money, nc, economy, gas prices, shipment, no gas, raise price
al.com » Breaking News from the Press-Register - al.com - Aug 29, 2008
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Attorney General Troy King warned contractors and businesses today that the state will take action against anyone who illegally profits from hurricane victims, according to a news release. King …
Also tagged: weather, breaking news, track, hurricane, attorney general, path, troy king, gustav
northcountrygazette.org » North Country Gazette - Aug 17, 2008
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum has announced the activation of the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline and urged Floridians to be alert for anyone who may try to take advantage of people …
Also tagged: business, weather, government, florida, charlie crist, hurricane, consumers, state of emergency, attorney general, hotline, tropical storm fay
thriftymommy.com » Thrifty Mommy - Aug 6, 2008
I’ve been told for quite some time now that gas companies are only allowed to charge a certain amount above what they pay for the gas. The Department of Energy even has a site where consumers can report price gouging …
Also tagged: automotive, competition, wal mart, gas, gas prices, gasoline, financial matters, mark up, murphy express
thriftymommy.com » Thrifty Mommy - Aug 5, 2008
I’ve been told for quite some time now that gas companies are only allowed to charge a certain amount above what they pay for the gas. The Department of Energy even has a site where consumers can report price gouging …
Also tagged: competition, wal mart, uncategorized, gas, gas prices, gasoline, mark up, murphy express