July 27, 2006

At an event today in Ypsilanti to highlight ethanol production and use in Michigan, the Governor called on President Bush to take immediate action against excessive oil profits in the face of record high gas prices. Granholm joined with Indy Racing League drivers, the Michigan International Speedway (MIS), Marathon, and Michigan Ethanol to pump discounted gas for local residents.

Granholm criticized the president for failing to take meaningful action to quickly bring down the price of gasoline or cap excessive oil profits, which were called for in her petition to the president that has now been signed by nearly 300,000 citizens. The governor has called for the president to cap oil company profits and regulate big oil companies.

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July 27, 2006 Lansing, MI