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Food price hikes changing U.S. eating habits: More people say they are eating at home, buying food in bulk

U.S. farmers seen planting less corn this year: Smaller crop could translate into higher grocery bills

Congress questions Big Oil's big profits

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[fizzyland.livejournal.com]

Congress does that every now and then - mostly for show, as far as I can tell. Nothing will happen, record profits will continue to roll in.

[childe.livejournal.com]

If Congress can do nothing, what can we do?

[fizzyland.livejournal.com]

Well, it has to do with electing people and never holding them accountable so maybe not putting do-nothings back in office is a start. Both parties count on a lot of complacency to let them conduct their business as usual.

[childe.livejournal.com]

Ahh, so we need to get people who would not normally be interested in holding political office, to hold political office.

[fizzyland.livejournal.com]

That and by holding our elected officials responsible by not putting them back in office, it will encourage them to actually do their jobs.

I'm not hopeful, however.

[childe.livejournal.com]

Don't wanna be in office? Makes you the perfect choice.

[fizzyland.livejournal.com]

Sadly I'm not a millionaire, which along with good connections, is required. Maybe a Representative can get by with a six-figure budget but the Senate and on requires the big bux.