a bill that takes away important patient and consumer protections. >> shepard: one of those protections democrats often tout is a clause that prevents insurance companies from refusing to sell policies to customers with preexisting conditions. today the white house released a new study showing that as many as 129 million americans under the age of 65 actually have preexisting conditions. that's up to half the non-elderly population the administration claims could benefit from the law. for more on all of, this and to let us know what you think, log on to the web site, foxnews.com. gas prices getting comfortable at their highest levels in more than just -- in more than two years. they don't seem comfortable to me. analysts say it could start to impact the way americans spend on other things. right now the national average for a gallon of regular is $3.10. 12 cents more than a month ago. 35 cents more than a year ago. well, forget the whacky juice blends or the hair of the dog.