Tom Rice (R -SC) Proposes New Gas Tax Hike

[AuH20]

This guy should be tarred and feathered.

http://www.newsmax.com/US/transport-gas-tax-tom-rice-highway/2015/07/09/id/654223/


In an effort to help pay for transportation projects across America, GOP Rep. Tom Rice has introduced new legislation which will increase the federal gas tax by 10 cents-per-gallon, The Hill is reporting.

"Our measure moves money from the general fund into the Highway Trust Fund. It would raise the gas tax by about 10 cents-per-gallon, which would cost the average driver about $130 per year," the South Carolina lawmaker said.
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He added that move "would be offset by a $133 income tax credit, so it's revenue-neutral," according to The Hill.

[Anti Federalist]

He added that move "would be offset by a $133 income tax credit, so it's revenue-neutral," according to The Hill.

Sooooo, what the fuck is the point then?

LOL @ the GOP

[Dianne]

Sooooo, what the fuck is the point then?

LOL @ the GOP

Yeah, no chit. That was the first thought that came to my mind. Second thought was, he must be lying.

[Danke]

InB4 Zippy.


Just for comparison:

The Federal gas tax, last raised in 1993, sits at 18.4 cents per gallon while diesel taxes are at 24.4 cents per gallon. (This doesn’t include state taxes). Fuel taxes come to 2.19 pounds, or $3.42, not including the 20 percent value added tax, in Great Britain. Over 60 percent of the price at the pump goes to taxes and Britain (or at least most parts of it) has not-at least fully not–returned to the Stone Age. Germany’s fuel and value added taxes come to around 1.55 Euros per gallon for gas ($2.07) and 1.42 for diesel. Gas in Europe now goes for $5.60 per gallon (figures in liters).



http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkanellos/2012/02/29/should-we-raise-the-gas-tax/

Liter is about a quart. For gallon prices, multiply by four.

[oyarde]

Anyone raising taxes is an enemy of the state of oyarde .Tarred ? no , that is too polite .I will make a martini with my heavily taxed liquor and dream of them all being rendered to lamp oil where they may be useful .

[Texan4Life]

LOL

what an ass hat

[Pauls' Revere]

NOT revenue neutral if there is a three dollar difference.


which would cost the average driver about $130 per year," the South Carolina lawmaker said.
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He added that move "would be offset by a $133 income tax credit,

[timosman]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?478083

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/54421762.jpg

It is funny to see the exact same comments on both threads.

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

I propose Tom Rice's constituents tell him to take a hike

[presence]

//nevermind