A variety of factors contribute to the price of gasoline in the United States. These factors include worldwide supply, demand and competition for crude oil, taxes, regional differences in access to gasoline supplies and environmental regulations. Gary Miller Read Quote
An American worker should not expect his pay to be cut because somebody comes to this country illegally and is willing to work for less than he or she should be paid. Gary Miller Read Quote
California has the highest number of illegal immigrants residing in its borders. The estimated number of illegal alien residents in California was about 2.2 million, or nearly 32 percent of the total number of illegal immigrants in the United States. Gary Miller Read Quote
Emergency health care for illegal aliens along the southwestern border is already costing area hospitals $200 million a year, with perhaps another $100 million in extended care costs. Gary Miller Read Quote
Hospitals must provide emergency treatment to all who walk through the door, regardless of their citizenship status or ability to pay. Gary Miller Read Quote
In 2001, America ‘s hospitals provided nearly $21 billion in uncompensated health care services. Gary Miller Read Quote
The Asian nation’s oil demand is expected to grow this year by 800,000 barrels per day and represents more than one-third of the total growth in global demand, according to the Energy Information Agency. Gary Miller Read Quote
The National Flood Insurance Program is a valuable tool in addressing the losses incurred throughout this country due to floods. It assures that businesses and families have access to affordable flood insurance that would not be available on the open market. Gary Miller Read Quote
The price of crude oil accounts for 55 percent of the price of a gallon of gasoline, driven by global supply and demand. The United States depends on foreign sources of oil for 62 percent of our nation’s supply. By 2010, this is projected to jump to 75 percent. Gary Miller Read Quote
In 1973, America imported 30 percent of its crude oil needs. Today, that number has doubled to more than 60 percent. Gas prices are as high as they are now in part because we’ve had no comprehensive national energy policy for the past few decades. Gary Miller Read Quote
