Lights, Gas or Food? Sacramentans Faced With Tough Choices

[The Straight Story]

Lights, Gas or Food? Sacramentans Faced With Tough Choices

SACRAMENTO, CA - Families across Sacramento are among millions across the country that have recently had to decide between putting gas in their cars, food on their table, or keeping the lights on in their homes.

For many, paying utilities is no longer a necessity but an option.

"That is exactly what it was down to. It was either me buying groceries or paying the gas bill. I chose to buy groceries," said Peggy Kastanis who lives in a small apartment in Sacramento's midtown.

The utility company eventually shut off her heat. "I didn't realize that we were going to have a few more cold days and I spent some pretty cold days over here since it was turned off, but by then I had already made the decision."

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[AndyA]

1. Another Republican success story!

Things are GOOD in America, yessiree!

:sarcasm:

[Kitty Herder]

2. The rich folk are trying to turn this nation into a banana republic.

They get a higher return on their investment that way. Or so they think. What happens to their profits when no one can afford to buy anything anymore?