1.  What is included in the Republican plan to ease gas prices?

2.  What is the current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard for cars (required miles per gallon-MPG)?  What does President Bush want Congress to give him the power to do regarding this rate for cars?

3.  What was the national average price for a gallon of gas yesterday?

4.  Democrat and Republican lawmakers blamed each other yesterday for the high gas prices.  In what way are Republicans responsible, according to Democrats?  In what way are Democrats responsible, according to Republicans?

5.  Re-read Democrat Sen. Schumer's remark about the GOP (Republicans) in paragraph 11, and Republican Sen. Talent' remark about the Democrats.  Do you agree with either statement?  Explain your answer.

6.  Share this article and your answers to questions 1-5 with one of your parents.  Ask mom or dad the following questions:
-What kind of mileage does the family car get?
-How much have you paid per gallon for gas in the last week?
-Do you like the Republicans' plan to give drivers a $100 tax rebate, the Democrats plan to suspend the .18 cents per gallon federal tax for 60 days, both, or neither?  Please explain your answer.
-Do you think we should drill in Alaska at ANWR to supply more of our own oil?  Please explain your answer.