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Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA) approved4:48 PM
Market speculation is having the greatest impact on rising oil prices.

Oil speculators are driving up the price of gas beyond what normal supply-and-demand would dictate, and that has to stop
Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA) approved1:39 PM
Governments should subsidize property insurance coverage for natural disasters.

"Congress must do something to help these people gain access to affordable homeowner’s insurance."
Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA) approved2:57 PM
The U.S. should enact a balanced budget amendment.

Cosponser of H. J. Res. 45: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States
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Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA)6:49 PM
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The U.S. is undergoing the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
From Melancon's Website: Today, we are facing an economic crisis more serious than any since the Great Depression,” said Rep. Melancon. “...
Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA)6:40 PM
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The U.S. government should try to recoup AIG bonuses.
From Melancon's Website The bill that passed the House today will hold accountable companies that accepted TARP money, and I strongly support it. If ...
Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA)6:46 PM
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The $787 billion stimulus bill is satisfactory.
From Melancon's Website U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA) voted today for final passage of H.R. 1, the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Pl...
Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA)6:45 PM
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Congress should have passed the $787 billion stimulus bill.
From Melancon's Website U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-LA) voted today for final passage of H.R. 1, the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Pl...
Opinion of Charlie Melancon (D-LA)6:36 PM
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Congress should tax AIG bonuses.
From Melancon's Website: I wanted to let you know about an important piece of legislation we voted on in the House today. The Bonus Recoupment Tax Bi...
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