Presidents don’t affect gas prices — whether they go up or down. Grow up.

Gas prices are high world wide. But then when gas went over 5 bucks during the Iraq war Republicans said it had nothing to do with Bush.

Most Americans know that you do not have our back...

Why do you keep posting negative comments that seem to divide the people you represent?

Fuel in Mora jumped from 3.19 to 3.49 in 8 hours this week

January 28, 2023 (Saturday) Two relatively small things happened this week that strike me as being important, and I am worried that they, and the larger story they tell, might get lost in the midst of this week’s terrible news. So ignore this at will, and I will put down a marker. At a press conference on Thursday, Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Daniel Goldman (D-NY), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Joe Neguse (D-CO), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Colin Allred (D-TX), Mike Levin (D-CA), Josh Harder (D-CA), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA), and Rob Menendez (D-NJ), announced they have formed the Congressional Dads Caucus. Ironically, the push to create the caucus came from the Republicans’ long fight over electing a House speaker, as Gomez and Castro, for example, were photographed taking care of their small children for days as they waited to vote. That illustration of men having to adjust to a rapidly changing work environment while caring for their kids “brought visibility to the role of working dads across the country, but it also shined a light on the double standard that exists,” Gomez said. "Why am I, a father, getting praised for doing what mothers do every single day, which is care for their children?" He explained that caucus “is rooted in a simple idea: Dads need to do our part advancing policies that will make a difference in the lives of so many parents across the country. We’re fighting for a national paid family and medical leave program, affordable and high-quality childcare, and the expanded Child Tax Credit that cut child poverty by nearly half. This is how we set an equitable path forward for the next generation and build a brighter future for our children.” The new Dads Caucus will work with an already existing caucus of mothers, represented on Thursday by Tlaib. Two days before, on Tuesday, January 24, the Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor released its initial findings from the new National Database of Childcare Prices. The brief “shows that childcare expenses are untenable for families throughout the country and highlights the urgent need for greater federal investments.” The findings note that higher childcare costs have a direct impact on maternal employment that continues even after children leave home, and that the U.S. spends significantly less than other high-wage countries on early childcare and education. We rank 35th out of 37 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) made up of high-wage democracies, with the government spending only about 0.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) compared to the OECD average of 0.7%. These two stories coming at almost the same time struck me as perhaps an important signal. The “Moms in the House” caucus formed in 2019 after a record number of women were elected to Congress, but in the midst of the Trump years they had little opportunity to shift public discussion. This moment, though, feels like a marker in a much larger pattern in the expansion of the role of the government in protecting individuals. When the Framers wrote the U.S. Constitution, they had come around to the idea of a centralized government after the weak Articles of Confederation had almost caused the country to crash and burn, but many of them were still concerned that a strong state would crush individuals. So they amended the Constitution immediately with the Bill of Rights, ten amendments that restricted what the government could do. It could not force people to practice a certain religion, restrict what newspapers wrote or people said, stop people from congregating peacefully, and so on. And that was the opening gambit in the attempt to use the United States government to protect individuals. But by the middle of the nineteenth century, it seemed clear that a government that did nothing but keep its hands to itself had almost failed. It had allowed a small minority to take over the country, threatening to crush individuals entirely by monopolizing the country’s wealth. So, under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, Americans expanded their understanding of what the government should do. Believing it must guarantee all men equal rights before the law and equal access to resources, they added to the Constitution the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, all of which expanded, rather than restricted, government action. The crisis of industrialization at the turn of the twentieth century made Americans expand the role of the government yet again. Just making sure that the government protected legal rights and access to resources clearly couldn’t protect individual rights in the United States when the owners of giant corporations had no limits on either their wealth or their treatment of workers. It seemed the government must rein in industrialists, regulating the ways in which they did business, to hold the economic playing field level. Protecting individuals now required an active government, not the small, inactive one the Framers imagined. In the 1930s, Americans expanded the job of the government once again. Regulating business had not been enough to protect the American people from economic catastrophe, so to combat the Depression, Democrats under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt began to use the government to provide a basic social safety net. Although the reality of these expansions has rarely lived up to expectations, the protection of equal rights, a level economic playing field, and a social safety net have become, for most of us, accepted roles for the federal government. But all of those changes in the government’s role focused on men who were imagined to be the head of a household, responsible for the women and children in those households. That is, in all the stages of its expansion, the government rested on the expectation that society would continue to be patriarchal. The successful pieces of Biden’s legislation have echoed that history, building on the pattern that FDR laid down. But, in the second half of his Build Back Better plan—the “soft” infrastructure plan that Congress did not pass—Biden also suggested a major shift in our understanding of the role of government. He called for significant investment in childcare and eldercare, early education, training for caregivers, and so on. Investing in these areas puts children and caregivers, rather than male heads of households, at the center of the government’s responsibility. Calls for the government to address issues of childcare reach back at least to World War II. But Congress, dominated by men, has usually seen childcare not as a societal issue so much as a women’s issue, and as such, has not seen it as an imperative national need. That congressional fathers are adding their voices to the mix suggests a shift in that perception and that another reworking of the role of the government might be underway. This particular effort might well not result in anything in the short term—caucuses form at the start of every Congress, and many disappear without a trace—but that some of Congress’s men for the first time ever are organizing to fight for parental needs just as the Department of Labor says childcare costs are “untenable” strikes me as a conjunction worth noting.

We know Pete. Democrats destroy everything they touch!

The Biden administration wants strong ties to foreign lands! His actions prove it!

Despite the oil and gas industry’s vigorous and incorrect public relations campaigns aimed at convincing people that their opportunism to drill more is a legitimate policy solution, the United States is already the world’s largest producer of oil and gas. Domestic oil production is at 90 percent of America’s all-time, pre-pandemic high, and the United States is producing more than twice as many barrels of oil per day as it produced in 2008. But energy independence won’t be found at the bottom of a well. We can never be energy independent while we rely on a fuel source that is both controlled by the global market and highly susceptible to international conflict and manipulation by autocratic regimes. www.americanprogress.org/article/5-reasons-why-the-united-states-cant-drill-its-way-to-energy-ind...

The reality is Biden made policies that limit oil production and then the gas prices go up more policy the higher the gas price then blame it on every body else to deflect blame. This is administration that has zero answers but plenty of blame.

gas prices never saw $5 in minnesota. wtf are you talking about?

We are all going to pay for tRump's 8 trillion dollar give away to the richest 1%. Why did you back that play PETE?

Listen to the truth! Congressman Pete Stauber pay attention! fb.watch/ilAkiNfFTn/?mibextid=v7YzmG

Biden’s a wily old politician who knows how to get stupid people to support him..he’s been taking advantage of less fortunate people his entire lifetime

Your are nothing but a liar and cheater. No heart

Remember when Trump was in office ? $1.89

So Pete WHY are you NOT investigating the record profits of the oil industry??? Oh yea they have bought you off! All you rich boys, failed hockey players, failed Police officer, failed Business Owner, FAILED CONGRESS Man! FPS!

Ah, shucks, Propagandist Pete. Let’s blame you! You in the GOP have always liked corporate welfare for oil companies, and the middle class taxpayers paid for it. Now those powerful oil companies enjoy record profits, and they thank you Republicans for enabling them to fleece the American public. Funny, how you don’t mention that inflation is a WORLDWIDE problem, and the US fares better than most industrialized countries. But, alas, it’s clear you don’t want to fix problems, PP, but are only in Congress like a Norwegian who just guzzled a large bottle of Sriracha. And why don’t you ever mention the elephant in the room, and I’m not talking about your white nationalists friends who “toured” the White House on January 6, 2001? What are you doing to make our world habitable in years to come? Nothing. Zippo. Climate scientist have issued the warnings, but you don’t listen to them.

How about mentioning the Republican legislation stauber will be voting for in The House called the "fair tax act" which is a 30% sales tax on everything you buy, except of course stocks, because Republicans need to help out the wealthy. So while Republicans complain about high prices, they have a plan that will increase everything you buy. Gas BTW would then be at least a buck more per gallon.

And once again this needs to be repeated. Because of low demand thanks to covid oil companies cut production. They have admitted they have not returned to those levels. The reason is pressure from wall street to recoup losses and increase stock price. They are making record profits and could easily lower the price per gallon. Proof it's all about the almighty dollar.

Nah, he’s trolling you. You just can’t see through you’re Russian tinted glasses

That’s all Biden does is lie.

Still trying to distract D8 voters from your do-nothing news cycle? Grow up, Pete Stauber. Presidents don’t set gas prices.

Thank you for causing division in America on #HolocaustRemembranceDay. That was the first step in the holocaust. Then the hate speech, the lies promulgated, and nobody caring about each other. We've seen enough of this crap. How about working for all Americans? rather than for the oil companies?

Again… in your backyard, Minnesota Power is using money from two federal acts against which you voted to rely upon renewable energy in barely ten years. www.power-eng.com/coal/minnesota-power-plans-coal-exit-by-2035/

This inflation would have happened regardless of administration. It’s the cost of a global pandemic and the impact of reduced production…which led to higher costs. It’s basic economics. Inflation is a product of Supply and Demand. If demand increases and supply remains the same, inflation goes up. If Supply decreases and demand remains the same, inflation increases. But Republicans would love to tell you that the global pandemic had nothing to do with inflation. And far too many people listen to it.

so cutting seniors medicare and social security should help?

Same old “do-nothing Pete”. passing the buck.

What the heck Pete! You promised to reduce gas prices and it’s been weeks. When are you going to keep your promise??

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Continually blaming Democrats is divisive. You complain about divisiveness while causing it. Today is #HolocaustRemembranceDay. It started with politicians dividing the people with “us vs them”. It started with intolerance and hate speech. It started when people stopped caring, became desensitized, and turned a blind eye. And it continues with banning books and banning the teaching of history. Stop being a part of the problem, Pete. Start working across the aisle.

I see you went to the Donald Trump School of False Witness Bearing. Biden didn’t cause inflation, Propagandist Pete. Inflation is happening worldwide, and the U.S. is faring better than many other industrial countries. The truth is inflation resulted when the greedy gouges, who you in the Republican/Neo-Nazi/Terrorist coddle and enable, capitalized on the pent-up demand due to lessening COVID mitigation restrictions. Oil companies, especially, are enjoying record profits. Once again, you politicize with an illogical, manipulative conclusion of a legitimate article instead of doing your job. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/show/oil-companies-post-massive-profits-as-consumers-feel-squeeze-from-h...

Fascinating how corporate profits are at an all-time high yet you neglect to mention that. Perhaps because they’re paying your bills?

www.epi.org/blog/rising-inflation-is-a-global-problem-u-s-policy-choices-are-not-to-blame/

Republicans are also voting on legislation for something called the "fair tax act". Eliminate income tax and switch to a 30% across the board on anything you buy. BTW. That would be on top of state sales tax. So think about that one. You're already paying high prices and Republicans want to tack on another 30%. For example, eggs would be 8 bucks a dozen. It's HR 25. Looking forward to republicans defending it.

So work WITH all of members of congress, you only care about YOUR own way of life,

President Biden is not the cause of inflation. Quite being an idiot and spreading your American Nazi Party agenda.

You are SHAMELESS. You know the President isn’t responsible for inflation, yet you keep trying to convince your base that he is. Congress and the Federal Reserve have much more power or inflation. And you know that, too. You also know that inflation is largely a function of supply and demand — you know, THE MARKET, which republicans love to fetishize. But what are you doing about the windfall profits that corporations have been making in this post-recession period?

What exact policies from Biden have caused the inflation? What legislation have you proposed to fix it? Our congressman’s a fucking joke.

Have you looked at excessive corporate profits? I doubt it.

And when will Biden take any responsibility for his actions? It’s time we the people say enough is enough and it’s time to impeach that traitor.

Meanwhile Americans are crossing the border to get affordable healthcare. It’s funny how every other country has socialized medicine and can give foreigners in their country free or extremely cheap healthcare. The problem is the out of control greed in American Healthcare.

Maybe we should be arresting the people that coax the migrants with slaughter house jobs! Some of those employers will even give the teens in the family a job, why don't you ever talk about that Pete!

How many medical facilities in the United States are on the brink of collapse because of the impact of COVID and the strain of the willingly unvaccinated on our hospitals?

Didn’t you see current news? Congressman Pete Stauber should have known this. It was on news several days ago! Wake up and pay attention! www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/dhs-border-encounters-plummeted-in-january-thanks-to-new-parole-p...

.It's literally written on our 'Door mat': “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

The medical center has been operating at 100% capacity since the start of the pandemic.

Thank you, Pete!

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read more bible and less right-wing articles. Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, Hebrews 13:2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Leviticus 19:33-34 “When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. Romans 15:7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. Leviticus 19:34 You shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. Romans 12:13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Matthew 25:40 …‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

When do we start impeachment proceedings for Biden breaking the laws and putting our nations security at risk???

A compassionate congressman or one that solves problems would look for ways to help and not build hate for those in need.

Meanwhile The House is voting on legislation to abolish the income tax and create a 30% sales tax on all purchases. This added to your state tax. And I know this has nothing to do with the current topic, but constituents need to know what legislation is being voted on by stauber.

I love how the left has so many excuses to justify this. No wonder why they support the Biden crime family.

Well somebody needs to be held accountable It will be you if nothing happens to the people in charge of the borders

Stoking your radical immigrant hating base again Congressman Pete Stauber?

Whatever we do, let’s not take care of people in our country. If we are going to be Nazis, let’s do it right.

22 million is peanuts. What would Jesus do?

Yike

You're going to protect Social Security and Medicare, right Pete?

Stupidest woman in the world, DT

Well lets believe Pete cause he saw it on FOX news 😃😃😃

gas prices jumped .50 the day republicans took over the house...

It’s true. You’d love to raise gas prices so you can enrich yourself and let the rich get richer. You’ve proven time and time again that the people in your district aren’t worth your time.

Well here's the backstory to that comment. The Republican controlled House has proposing legislation that would restrict president Biden from releasing any of the national stockpile unless he agrees to certain conditions. Last time reserves were tapped the gas price dropped by over 40 cents per gallon.

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Absolutely the dumbest, most lying, untrustworthy, ill prepared Press Secretary ever. She can’t respond without reading just like Brandon. She wasn’t selected for her intelligence in my opinion.

Biden administration is a joke…

Republicans like Pete want us to pay 30% in taxes!!! But the rich don't pay anything!!!

So what are YOU doing to lower prices? Loser!

This would be laughable if it wasn’t such a pathetic attempt to disparage the other side. I mean the last president’s first spokesperson lied about the crowd size of his inauguration, day one… It never got better from there and you never had a word to say about any of it…

Your Republican House colleagues proposed the “Fair Tax Act” - a 30% federal sales tax. That means gas prices would go up 30%. 30% would be a significant increase in the price of gas - about $1 a gallon increase these days. I guess if you still don’t understand maybe ask a staffer to explain the simple math to you?

She's bullshit!

Can’t wait to see the trolls defend this.

Joke

Duluth needs to review it's snow removal practices again It was bad when I lived there and is worse now

Thoughtful citizen💪🏻👍

Still have not heard how the fire started. Possibly in the nearby garbage can

Have not heard from any trolls yet talking about 1/6? 😆