Every single American is feeling the pain of high energy prices. After the warmest winter on record, consumers' heating bills are still up an average 23 percent this year for natural gas and 24 percent for oil. Schools, hospitals, churches and small businesses across the country are struggling. It's clear that America's competitiveness, jobs and economic growth are at risk. The question is, will Congress at last take action on one of the most important issues facing our nation? Jack Gerard