Tag Archives: infrastructure

Moving from Tax Cuts to Fiscal Reform

Posted on March 7, 2018 by William R. Hawkins

Any discussion of fiscal reform must start with a truth that is seldom heard. The purpose of taxation is to generate the revenue needed to pay the government’s bills. In the face of rising deficits, even in good times (leaving … Continue reading →

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Trump Floats Gas Tax Increase After Cold Reception to Privatized Toll Roads

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Terri Hall

Whether Trump will be successful in raising the federal gasoline tax may depend on his connection to his voters. Polls indicate his base of support remains strong despite the relentless attacks on Trump by the press. If Trump can demonstrate … Continue reading →

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Taxes and more taxes: Big-money lobbyists sponsor transportation summit

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Terri Hall

Transportation industry professionals gathered in Washington D.C. on November 21 at a summit called Infrastructure of the Future—Sustainable Pathways to Meet America’s Transportation Challenges sponsored by two big-money lobbyists, the American Highway Users Alliance and the Volvo Group. Continue reading →

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