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Think Clinton's plan to suspend the gas tax temporarily is a bad idea? A similar measure in Illinois -- which Obama backed -- seems to have helped consumers.
  • I dissagree

    It's my understanding that although Mr. Obama was initially for the suspension of the gas tax in Illinois, when it finally came up for a vote, he had reconsidered, and voted against it. Although the suspension of the gas tax in any one state could surly work, the suspension of the federal gas tax would almost certainly be seen by the oil compinies as yet another opportunity to raise gas prices. Making any savings to the consumer meaningless.