... with a new tax in the form of higher energy costs. At the White House, Obama ... the proceeds used to defray higher energy costs for lower-income individuals ... the bill's result would be higher energy costs but disagreed ...

... vote on the White House-backed bill, which was opposed by the Arkansas Farm Bureau because of the potential for higher energy costs for farmers. "We appreciate some of the changes that were made in the committee to try and accommodate agriculture ...

... reduce global warming and saddles Americans with high energy costs, Republicans said Saturday. Indiana Gov. Mitch ... the sale of emission allowances to people facing higher energy costs. But Daniels said there's a better approach than ...

... newly opened ones. Consumer prices up slightly on higher energy costs WASHINGTON (AP) Consumer prices rose modestly in January, propelled by higher energy costs, but economists said they remain more concerned ...

... nearly 14 percent at one point. The stock of other retailers dropped as well. Chief Executive Myron Ullman said higher energy costs, a drop in hiring and weak housing and credit markets were weighing consumers down. The company said it now expects ...

... carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas that comes from burning fossil fuels. Opponents said it would lead to higher energy costs. Consumer borrowing rises at slower pace in April WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve said Friday that consumer ...

... carbon dioxide, the leading greenhouse gas that comes from burning fossil fuels. Opponents said it would lead to higher energy costs. Consumer borrowing rises at slower pace in April WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve said Friday that consumer ...

... its lowest price since May 2 and more than $35 or 24 percent below its July 11 trading record above $147. As high energy costs force countries around the globe to cut back on consumption, crude prices have plummeted and are now within striking ...

... dioxide emissions to combat climate change will lead to higher energy costs and amount to an "average hidden tax increase of ... carbon emission allowances would offset much of the higher energy costs for many Americans. More Stories from Darlene ...

... rate of 2.7 percent, compared with a 1.6 percent increase in 1998, but all of the acceleration has reflected higher energy costs. Not counting the volatile energy and food categories, prices were up by 0.2 percent, leaving the "core ...