"American's have cut their automobile use and gas use over the past number of months, yet oil companies have found ways to say supply and demand is responsible for rising gas prices in America. If our decreased use of gas won't make a difference in oil and gas prices why does the government believe a national speed limit cutting down on use would affect the price?" - From Mike in Alabama

• In response to: Senator wants national speed limit to save gas
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Even with the dollar's decline and flights getting more expensive, there are ways to save cash on a trip to Europe. (June 30)

• Stretch your dollars in Europe

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CNN's Stephanie Elam introduces a woman who was determined to make spa treatments affordable for everyone. (July 1)

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Text poll results for June 30:

Is hiring a former employee a benefit?
Tune in next Monday for a new text poll.

• 86% said 'yes'
• 14% said 'no'

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Correspondent Richard Lui keeps you up to date on the race for the 2008 presidency.

• Your comments: Obama makes history but can he win?

Election coverage:
• Blog: Political Ticker
• Meet the candidates
• Campaign news
• Send in your political questions and comments
• Predict who will win. Play the Political Market
• CNN Election Center

The following are links to important Web sites mentioned during the "Morning Express" show:

• Prepaid gas cards
• Kroger recall information
• Sunscreen or sunscam?
• 6 million car tire stems recalled
• Zurich tops list of best places to live, Baghdad last
• FDA says it's 'very close' to identifying salmonella source
• Coupon links: The Coupon Mountain blog | Cool Savings | Coupon Blog | Coupon Cabin | Retail Me Not | Wow-Coupons
• Restaurant 'Diet' Menus Not All So Lean
• Dr. Beach's 2008 Top 10 beaches
• 286,000 lbs. of meat recalled (.pdf)
• Most polluted cities
• Consumer Action guide to Toxic Toys
• Small business support for veterans
• Product recalls latest news

Here's some music you've heard recently on "Morning Express":


• "It's Like That" -- Run-DMC
• "Viva la Vida" -- Coldplay
• "If I Had Eyes" -- Jack Johnson
• "Spit at Stars" -- Jack Penate
• "Giving It All to You" -- Liz Phair
• "Burrito" -- Pete Yorn
• "Sealion" -- Feist
• "Just a Ride" -- Jem
• "Guitar" -- Prince
• "Lost Highway" -- Bon Jovi

* Updated June 23, 2008

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