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Byron Dorgan: “I assume it is politics. I do not understand why they chose the 4.3-cent gas tax. If gas prices spike up 20 or 25 cents…”

On the recordMay 2, 1996
I assume it is politics. I do not understand why they chose the 4.3-cent gas tax. If gas prices spike up 20 or 25 cents a gallon, why not ask the question: Where has the price increase come from? And roll back the price increase if they really want to help the American driver.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the impact of gas taxes and price increases on American drivers.

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