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President Trump considering suspending federal gas tax

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax as soaring fuel prices threaten Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.

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FOX 9· Oct 7, 1:21 PMPresident Trump considering suspending federal gas taxAlso ran in FOX 4 News
ZeroHedge· Oct 7, 1:55 PMTrump Says He Is Considering Suspending Federal Gas Tax

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