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Last night I came across an article titled : Raise gasoline tax by 10 cents, Congress urged (photo credit as well)
I'm baffled. I agree that the US enjoys a low gasoline tax, but right now isn't the time to raise gasoline prices, which is effectively what they'll do when they raise taxes. It's simply a horrible idea! Unemployment is very high and consumer confidence is lowering day by day. With the demand of gasoline dropping, sure you need to find a way to finance road improvements already promised, but not through gas tax increases.
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