On the recordMay 2, 1996
The 4.3 cents is only a small fraction of the taxes on gas that have been increased over the past decade or so in this body. Is that not true?
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govinfo.govThe 4.3 cents is only a small fraction of the taxes on gas that have been increased over the past decade or so in this body. Is that not true?
Discussing gas tax increases during a Senate debate.
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