On the recordJuly 15, 2009
My State enacted a gas tax increase. We have the highest unemployment in America.
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congress.govMy State enacted a gas tax increase. We have the highest unemployment in America.
DeFazio highlights Oregon's unemployment and supports a gas tax for job creation.
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