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The proposal to halt shipments to the emergency oil reserve cleared the Senate in a 97 to 1 vote and is expected to receive bipartisan support in the House. “We need to reduce the pressure that families in Connecticut and across the nation are facing from endless increases in energy prices,” Governor Rell said. “This is an opportunity for Congress to take some strong, definitive action to put more oil supplies in the market and help lower energy prices. I commend the Senate’s action and I urge the House to act as soon as possible. “Every day the families of Connecticut are struggling to cope with the epic upward spiral of energy prices, struggling to avoid the worst effects of the current economic slump and struggling to make ends meet. Congress will help to ease that pain by passing this measure.” A month ago the average price for a gallon of gas in Connecticut was $3.35; a year ago the average was $3.06. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Gas price investigation continues with subpoenas to wholesalers - Sep 19, 2008 - 1:26 PM Governor Rell: Consumer Protection probing gas price spikes at Cumberland Farms, other retailers - Sep 16, 2008 - 2:55 PM Shays supports comprehensive energy policy - Sep 15, 2008 - 5:16 PM Mayor Malloy joins other leaders to develop climate change blueprint - Sep 15, 2008 - 1:43 PM Commentary: When the oil bubble is fueled by speculators - Sep 15, 2008 - 10:53 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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