Truckers protest high gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - April 28, 2008 Members of Truckers and Citizens United circled the National
Mall before parking their rigs at RFK Stadium. Organizers said
about 350 vehicles were expected.
The truckers planned an afternoon rally at the Capitol as they
call on Congress to stop subsidizing big oil companies, release oil
from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves, and end exports of oil from
Alaska, among other things.
Many of the truckers arrived from Harrisburg, Pa., and other
cities to the north. A passenger in one truck held a sign that read
"Enough is Enough," and one trucker used a bullhorn to yell at
Congress as he drove past.
The demonstration drew the attention of tourists. Nathan and
Tara Horn of Normal, Ill., had been visiting museums and other
sites but came to the Capitol to see the trucks driving past in
rainy weather.
"Just knowing the influence that our citizens have to talk to
our congressmen and senators ... This is awesome," Nathan Horn
said. "We really need to bring the fuel prices down for the common
person."
Traffic was not significantly affected by the convoy although a
few horn-honking truckers drove through red lights.
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