Republicans Are Unlikely to Back Gasoline Tax Break: Key Senator

Republican aren’t likely to support gasoline tax holiday, according to Senator John Thune.

• Thune cites concerns with the depriving highway fund, which is funded by the gasoline levy
• “I think this is an attempt to provide some political cover for Democrats who are running for re-election this year, and don’t want to have to defend the administration or their party’s position on energy,” he says
• NOTE: White House, Congressional Democrats Eye Federal Gas Tax Holiday as Prices Remain High, Election Looms : WAPO

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