One has to wonder if oil company campaign contributions are the reason he is maintaining such a low profile. I call on Sen. Smith to explain to us in The Oregonian why he shows little or no interest in our repeatedly being ripped off by these oil companies. I accept his word that he has compelling evidence. I support his taking that evidence to the Federal Trade Commission. They're closer to the problem than a federal agency back east.
Legislators have power to regulate intrastate commerce.
Wyden should get the supporting data to the Oregon Senate and Oregon House pronto. We are being fleeced by collusion of the oil companies. Summer will soon be over and we, the people, will be poorer because of this. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is trying. If Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., will join his voice in appeal to the Federal Trade Commission, maybe they can get some action to correct this highway robbery in broad daylight.