Although the suspension of gas taxes has helped curb high gas prices in Indiana, U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, R-4th District, wants the federal government to think ahead and head off future gasoline shortages. He plans to promote bills that will support research on ethanol as a way to stretch the gas supply. In the short term, Souder wants to dramatically increase the mileage deduction for business use of vehicles, from its current rate of 32.5 cents per mile to 50 cents per mile. He said he plans to introduce legislation at the end of the month to increase that deduction. On Monday, Souder met with representatives from energy businesses and talked about developing alternative energy resources and changing ethanol pricing.
Ethanol is a form of alcohol, derived from corn, which can be mixedwith gasoline and used for fuel.
That's how Hoosier supporters of Ralph Nader's Green Party presidential candidacy feel about their horse today. Monday morning, petition carriers across Indiana reported that they had filed in their respective counties at least 33,318 signatures to place the longtime consumer advocate on the ballot in Indiana this fall. They needed to obtain at least 30,700 verified signatures of registered voters to qualify Nader for inclusion on the ballot. When I shaved today, I could actually see the bottom of the sink. That's kind of abnormal.