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December 2009

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December 16, 2009

24% Favor National Sales Tax, 65% Oppose

The New York Times reports that “economists across the political spectrum say a consumption tax may be inevitable once the economy fully recovers.”

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December 7, 2009

Just 15% Favor Higher Gas Tax To Fund More Transportation Projects

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently floated the idea of increasing the federal tax on gasoline as a way to meet Congress’ growing list of transportation projects, but most Americans are cool to the idea.