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Bush Dismisses Gas Tax Hike for Bridge Repair

Posted Aug 9, 07 5:51 PM CDT in Politics,  US 

(Newser) – President Bush today rejected a gasoline tax increase that would raise money for bridge repairs across the country, saying Congress should reevaluate the way it allocates tax revenues now. In a wide-ranging press conference before departing for vacation in Maine, he continued to defend Alberto Gonzales and fielded numerous questions about Iraq, the Times reports.

Bush renewed his criticism of the Democratic-controlled Congress for spending more time "being the investigative body" than producing legislation and cautioned Iran about "playing a nonconstructive role" in Iraq, saying "there will be a price to pay." Afterward, he departed for Kennebunkport, where he'll play host to Nicolas Sarkozy; the French president is on holiday in nearby New Hampshire.

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