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Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming

Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.

Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming
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Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. But it would drain the fund meant to cover roadbuilding and repairs — a fund that's already in trouble.

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Originally published at NPR Business

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