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Jason Smith: I recently wrote to my governor, Martin O'Malley, to protest his proposal to make gasoline subject to the Maryland state…

On the recordMay 8, 2012
I recently wrote to my governor, Martin O'Malley, to protest his proposal to make gasoline subject to the Maryland state sales tax.
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Jason Smith
Republican · Missouri

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Smith opposes O'Malley's gasoline tax proposal, citing its negative impact on small businesses.

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