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  1. Top GOP Fund-Raiser Tied to Iraq Fuel Contract

    Top GOP Fund-Raiser Tied to Iraq Fuel Contract

    truthout.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

  2. Why Is Gas So Expensive? []

    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

  3. Is Walmart Price-Gouging Hurricane Victims? [Insiders]

    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

  4. Florida AG Issues Subpoenas On Gas Price Gouging

    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

  5. Cuomo Warns NY Drivers Of Gas Gouging

    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

  6. Transition to High Gas Prices

    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

  7. Alabama Attorney General warns contractors

    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

  8. Florida Opens Price-Gouging Hotline For Fay

    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

  9. Price Gouging Impacts Families

    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

  10. Price Gouging Impacts Families

    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

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