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On the recordJune 2, 2008
We said 140 percent. There are various figures that would add $1.44 to $1.45. This one is from the National Association of Manufacturers. I believe the EPA figures say $1.40, $1.45. I can tell the Senator that we are looking at significant increases in the price of gasoline. The low number would be $1.40, I believe, from the EPA.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Discussing projected increases in gasoline prices during a Senate debate.

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