a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:657:"High gas prices are pinching many Americans in their pocketbooks.&nbsp; Some believe there are things the federal goverment could be doing to help alleviate the problem, but, so far, nothing appears to be changing.&nbsp; Why is that?&nbsp; Could there be a political agenda that is preventing President Obama from making choices in favor of traditional energy sources?&nbsp; Let's look at some history and some political appointments:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/04/28/obama_gas_prices__the_faculty_lounge_109688.html">www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2011/04/28/obama_gas_prices__the_faculty_lounge_109688.html</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";s:2:"31";}}}