If you're having trouble making ends meet, you're not alone. In times like these many people look to the government for help. But so far, the help hasn't been there. KAUZ General Manager, Mike Delier, is asking why not in his weekly editorial.

What's happening here?

Gas prices are going nuts -- bread, butter, sugar, all escalating in price -- it seems daily.

Our political candidates -- all of them continue to talk about the war, taxes -- higher and lower education, hope -- everything you can think of -- except what is going on with the continued higher prices we are paying for everything.

In a press conference this week, President Bush urged congress to take action and added he is open to any ideas, including the relaxation of taxes on gasoline and diesel this summer. Some in congress were quick to fire back at the President saying he has had blinders on about housing, rising gasoline prices and the economy. Well, if that's so, and if they knew about it, and if they did nothing as well... aren't they also at fault?

Let's quit playing politics with the struggling citizens of this country and focus on the issues, focus on the solutions that will enable American families to enjoy the fruits of their labor, make normal house payments, stay in business, put reasonably priced food on the table and help independent truckers stay in business.

These are all issues that congress needs to address and address quickly! We will all be able to judge congress' success or failure by the price we pay at the pump and the price we pay for food for our family.

We will air a report on how these soaring prices are affecting us locally on our news Monday. In the mean time go to www.kauz.com -- locate our editorial blog and send us your thoughts.