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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Senate Reacts to Gas Prices

For Students 9th - 10th
In the wake of rising gas prices and oil company profits, the Senate reacts with proposals to help consumers. There is also a discussion between experts about gas prices, profits, solutions, etc. Transcripts, audio and video of reports...
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USA Today

Usa Today: Workers Adjust Habits to Save on Gas Costs

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on the impact on higher gas costs on workers and companies.
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US Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration: Country Analysis Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains briefs with a narrative section, a map showing the country's location, and a section listing pertinent economic and energy data for every country in the world of interest to energy policy makers.
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CBS

Cbs News: Calif. Demands Answers on Oil Prices

For Students 9th - 10th
News article chronicles the Attorney General of California's investigation into oil prices. Also included with this article are video reports, interactive activities such as state-by-state gas prices, things motorists should know, photo...
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: What's Behind High Gas Prices?

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise and interesting Q&A article about gas prices, profits, etc.
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Other

Edie Weekly News: Bush Unveils Energy Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article looks at criticisms of the Bush energy plan. Gives perspectives from environmentalists and democrats. A great way to exercise critical thinking skills and weigh various perspectives.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Across Usa, Anger Building Over Gas

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from May, 2006, goes across the country to get responses to the rising gas prices. There are also poll results and a photo slideshow that accompanies this article.