Why are gas prices high?
How Congress can take on high gas and food prices

by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

Over the past 15 months gas prices in North Carolina have steadily risen to
above $3.50.  That’s up more than $1.30 since early 2007.  Many hard-working
North Carolinians with bills to pay are cutting back in other areas as the cost of
filling up spirals higher and higher.

And it’s not just gas prices.  Food prices and other consumer items have risen
right alongside the price of gas.  I know this is taking its toll on everyone’s
finances.

Over the past year the price of many basic food items has increased
dramatically.  The cost of wheat has almost doubled, milk increased 26 percent
and the price of eggs jumped 40 percent.  These increases translate into higher
prices at the checkout.

While there are many factors behind the exploding price of gas and groceries,
there are some underlying issues that could be addressed by Congress.  Click
here to read more.

Editor’s Note:  Virginia Foxx is a United States Representative from North Carolina’s Fifth
Congressional District.  You may contact her office toll free at 1-866-677-8968 or e-mail
her from her website, www.foxx.house.gov.
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SCHATZMAN Jane Micol
Schatzman, 62, was born in
Valdese to Mildred and Victor
Micol. On Friday, June 6, 2008,
Jane suffered a heart attack and
gently passed away at her home in
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graduate of Valdese High School
and Surry County Community
College. She entertained
thousands during her 20-year
career as a flight attendant with
Piedmont Airlines starting in
1982 and continuing with US
Airways until her retirement in
2002. She was a renowned cook
who loved to entertain. Her flair
and panache are legendary. Her
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family and most of all her
husband, Bill, of 23 years. She
was his steadfast anchor, life' s
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importance of humility. Her
friends and family loved her and
will miss her irrepressible spirit,
lightening quick wit, comfortable
elegance and chicken pie. She is
survived by her husband, William
T. Schatzman; brothers Larry
Micol of Lexington, S.C., and Col.
Victor Micol of Anchorage, Alaska;
daughters Jami Simpson of
Southport and Brandy Simpson of
Rock Hill, S.C.; and stepchildren
William Schatzman of
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with Chaplain Glenn Davis and the
Rev. Marion Powell officiating.
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