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John McCain, Environmental Crusader

Posted on April 15, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under 2008 presidential election, John McCain, environment, oil, taxes | Leave a Comment

John McCain’s latest idea for saving us from Bush’s economic disaster is one that will be especially appreciated by those concerned about climate change:
To help people weather the downturn immediately, McCain urged Congress to institute a ”gas-tax holiday” by suspending the 18.4 cent federal gas tax and 24.4 cent diesel tax from Memorial Day to [...]

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Phone Banking For Tax Day

Posted on April 10, 2008 by andrew- Filed Under DC enfranchisement, taxes | Leave a Comment

I sent the federal government a fairly large check last week, yet I still don’t seem to have any congressional representatives to call my own.
DC Vote is, as ever, doing what it can to remind the rest of the country of this injustice. Via email:
DC Vote needs your help finding friends and family in our [...]

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