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On the recordApril 13, 2021
For too long the Federal Government has been absent. We haven't adjusted the Federal gas and diesel tax since 1993.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

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DeFazio emphasizes the need for federal involvement and tax adjustments for infrastructure projects.

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