DISQUS

DISQUS Hello! The New Mexico Independent is using DISQUS, a powerful comment system, to manage its comments. Learn more.

Community Page

Jump to original thread »
Author

Clinton likes gas-tax holiday idea

Started by nmindependent · 9 months ago

 Sen. Hillary Clinton has come out in favor of a gas-tax "holiday" supported by Sen. John McCain, but says she would slap a windfall-profits tax on oil companies rather than reduce federal transportation spending to make up the difference.

Sen. Bar ... Continue reading »

2 comments

  • Here's an idea:

    What if the pueblos that sell motor fuels and charge, but do not pay, taxes start paying the taxes that they collect?
  • Anyone who believes this gas tax holiday benefits consumers either does not understand basic economics or is lying to themselves. The for the consumer is ZERO. Does anyone actually beleive the oil companies would pass on the savings to the consumer? Do you really believe this would pass in the Congress? If so, do you believe Bush would sign it? If he does sign it, do you believe they have the votes to override the veto? With all that said why is it a good idea to to re-route the highway funding mechanism and add another layer of bureaucrcy?

    Please. HRC thinks we're stupid and is pandering. Pure and simple.

    I was born in the day. It just wasn't yesterday. Good grief now Clinton is getting her campaign talking points from McCombover?
Please login to comment.
Returning? Login