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Chuck Schumer: “Donald Trump's proposal to suspend the gas tax is Simply not…”

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Chuck Schumer: Gas Tax Pause Is 'Simply Not Enough' To Alleviate Rising Fuel Prices Amid Iran War

Published | Video Starts at 00:41

Americans need every cent they can get right now, and Senate Democrats will work with whomever it takes to bring down costs. But Republicans need to realize that Donald Trump's proposal to suspend the gas tax is Simply not enough. 18 cents of gas tax relief a gallon doesn't even come close to the buck 50 gas price increase from this war. and Republicans need to stop pretending that it does. Offering Americans literal pennies on the dollar to cope with skyrocketing gas prices just won't cut it. 18 cents is not $1.50. (00:41–01:00)

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Asserts that Trump's gas tax suspension proposal is insufficient compared to the $1.50 gas price increase.

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