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Passing gas tax now unlikely
WSFA ^ | 12/02/08

Posted on 12/02/2008 9:49:38 PM PST by advance_copy

WSFA 12 News first reported a proposed tax for Alabama farmers on livestock gas emissions last week, and we've learned new information.

Since the report the Enviromental Protection Agency asked for comments from the agriculture industry with a deadline of the day after Thanksgiving. The outcry has been heard - loud a clear.

Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks thanked Alabama farmers and consumers for making their voices heard regarding the proposed tax on livestock gas emissions. The proposal announced by the EPA was an advance announcement in anticipation of an actual regulation that would likely be brought up for government approval in 2009.

Sparks' office said many farmers, consumers, and agricultural organizations and state departments were highly critical of the proposal including harsh comments from United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer.

(Excerpt) Read more at wsfa.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: animals; methane; powertodestroy; powertotax; raspberries; tax
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To: advance_copy; DieHard the Hunter

Victory! See? We can Fight Against Rediculous Taxes!


41 posted on 12/03/2008 7:29:12 PM PST by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: Slings and Arrows

“Passing gas tax now unlikely”

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Whew! THAT’S a “relief”! :^D


42 posted on 12/03/2008 9:26:01 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (Obama, WHO is Bill Ayers and WHY are you still friends with him? Please RSVP asap!)
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To: advance_copy; Slings and Arrows; stevie_d_64; wazoo1031; ErnBatavia
Passing gas tax now unlikely

After plunge during specualtion, Bush's Baked Beans stock stabilizes.

43 posted on 12/03/2008 9:31:49 PM PST by Allegra
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To: Allegra

Roll that beautiful bean footage!!!


44 posted on 12/04/2008 7:15:12 AM PST by stevie_d_64
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