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Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Politicians Calling for Tougher Laws Against Gas Price Gouging

by WKSU's STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT BILL COHEN

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Bill Cohen
 
In the wake of skyrocketing gasoline prices in Ohio, Democratic and Republican politicians alike are calling for tougher laws against price gouging. But, it's not likely that the demands for an investigation and tougher laws will quickly change the thing that consumers are most upset about.
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