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{weblog_name} - Keep Gas Prices High
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I’ve been making my rounds meeting with Jewish elected officials from Attorney General Doug Gansler to Dels. Jon Cardin (D-11) and Dana Stein (D-11).  Each time I do, I pitch my idea of how to make Maryland safer, cleaner, and more prosperous. They all listened and were amenable, but they’re savvy enough to know that my idea would never make it through the Maryland Legislature. Still, now is the time to strike. See, with sky rocketing gas prices, people are actually changimg their habits; they’re driving significantly less, shunning SUVs, and dare I say it in Maryland, taking mass transportation. Meanwhile, lower and middle-income earners are pushing their elected officials to give them some relief from gas pains. I can appreciate that. However, now is the time for the state to raise its gas tax by 10 cents. It’s… read more