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Karl W. Smith Guest Columnist

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Their view: Don’t suspend the gas tax
Op-Ed · Wire

Their view: Don’t suspend the gas tax

· December 4, 2021

Some centrist Democrats in Congress are pushing for a suspension of the gasoline tax, on the federal and state levels, and it s not hard to see why: Many of them face tough odds for re-election next y

Congress should give returning workers a bonus
Op-Ed · Wire

Congress should give returning workers a bonus

As the temporary $600-per-week boost in unemployment benefits nears its expiration, the first serious partisan battle over federal COVID-19 relief is looming.