Walz fight for Us

The high gas prices are inflicting some real pain on the citizens of the first district. Rep. Tim Walz also feels the pain and is doing something about it.

As Minnesotans are preparing their travel plans for the 4th of July, Congressman
Walz took steps today to stop price gouging at the pumps. Walz joined 275
of his colleagues in voting for the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (HR
6346). This legislation will allow the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to
investigate and punish individuals and companies taking advantage of American
consumers and will help families and businesses that are struggling with record
gas prices.“Our summer driving season is well underway and hard working families
are paying a heavy price for this Administration’s failure to hold Big Oil
accountable,” said Walz. “In Mankato, gas costs $3.93 a gallon, which is more
than double the cost when Bush took office. Enough is enough.”Walz continued,
“This bill will allow the FTC to investigate and punish those who artificially
inflate the price of gasoline and diesel fuel to greedily make more money. Under
the bill, the Justice Department could impose criminal penalties of up to $150
million on corporations and fines of up to $2 million and jail sentences of up
to 10 years for individuals who are found guilty of gas price gouging


Rep. Walz understands that the high cost of fuel has a ripple effect on us all. Beside costing us more at the pump it also drives up the cost of food, goods and services which in turns takes more money out of the pockets of hard working citizens. It's time to stand up for the citizens that are feeling the pinch.

Thanks Rep Walz