Steven C. LaTourette: “A 40-cent-per-gallon federal tax increase is probably a nonstarter…”

On the recordMarch 9, 2009

A 40-cent-per-gallon federal tax increase is probably a nonstarter, particularly during an election year.

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LaTourette discusses challenges in implementing tax increases for transportation funding.

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Steven C. LaTourette: “A 40-cent-per-gallon federal tax increase is probably a nonstarter, particularly during an election year.”