1.  By how much have gas prices increased since Nancy Pelosi became Speaker of the House?

2.  a) Who is Adam Putnam?
b)  What does Mr. Putnam accuse Democrat leaders of doing?

3.  According to Republican Congressman John Boehner, why have gas prices soared to new heights while Democrats control Congress?

4.  What solutions to gas prices do House Republicans propose in their plan? (see para. 13-14, 19-21)

5.  What are they asking Speaker Pelosi to do about their plan to ease gas prices?

6.  Republicans point out that average gas prices under the Democrat-controlled Congress have risen from $2.33 to $4.00 a gallon. Democrats say that gas prices have more than doubled since President Bush took office.  Who do you think is more responsible for high gas prices - the Democratic Congress or President Bush?  Explain your answer.

7.  The Republican plan for reducing the price of gas includes increasing supply (by drilling for oil in the U.S. as well as increasing other forms of energy - nuclear, coal, etc.) - read Background below. 
The Democratic plan calls for reducing our consumption of oil, and promoting other forms of energy - hybrid cars, increasing fuel standards for cars, etc.) - read about the plan at Speaker Pelosi's website here.
Which plan do you think is better for Americans?  Explain your answer.

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