Hurricane Katrina damaged platforms and ports and curtailed production at refineries in the Gulf of Mexico, the source of almost a third of U.S. oil output, ... The severe damage to our nations energy infrastructure is undoubtedly raising energy costs however, we need to ensure that Americans are protected from businesses that may chose to take advantage of this tragedy.
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We're not a big corporation - we're not a Wal-Mart, not that we're taking shots at them, because they're a great operation, ... But we have more flexibility, which is both a strength and weakness of our store.Jack Reed
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The administration is desperate to try to reverse the popular impression that the situation is deteriorating rapidly,
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I am not opposed to sensible bankruptcy law reform, but this Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 is a reverse Robin Hood - squeeze the down-on-their-luck middle class and impoverished Americans and give the proceeds to the financial services industry.
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