Posted on 03/11/2009 1:06:43 AM PDT by SolidWood
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-53 Governor Palin Supports Extending Motor Fuel Tax Suspension
March 10, 2009, Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin pledged her support today for Senator Bettye Davis' bill to extend Alaska's suspension of the motor fuel tax. Senate Bill 14 extends a portion of the governor's multi-phase statewide energy plan she introduced last year to help Alaskans combat the high cost of energy.
"Alaskans are unique among Americans in the contiguous states in terms of transportation costs," Palin said. "In rural Alaska, particularly, many people are still paying outrageous fuel costs. Heating and fuel bills are double and triple what others pay in the Lower 48. I support any sound measure that relieves the burden Alaskans feel in their pocketbook; in this case, it’s continued support for eliminating a tax at the pump."
According to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report, Alaskans pay on average $2.519 per gallon of regular gasoline, which is more than 30 cents higher than California, which has the highest price per gallon in the contiguous states. Even Hawaii, another remote state, pays seven cents per gallon less than Alaska. National comparisons can be viewed at fuelgaugereport.com.
“The concept is that this bill will help stimulate the economy during the current recession,” Senator Davis said. “It will grant relief to all consumers of motor fuel, including aircraft, watercraft and standard motor vehicles.”
"I appreciate Senator Davis' efforts on this," Palin said. "So do Alaskan families that are really feeling the pinch. The average commuter driving between Anchorage and the Valley fills up their rig at least twice a week; these costs add up quickly. By extending our gas tax suspension, Alaskans, such as these commuters, will continue to save their hard-earned money, and government will learn to live on a tighter budget."
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No you cannot have her lower 48.
Good governor.
That’s outrageous! I thought we were going to get everything we ever dreamed of if Da One was elected!?! Hmmph.
We like her
I just downloaded and sent it to about 50 people.
A REAL conservative would have stomped her feet and demanded a permanent end to the tax or nothing! [/maniacal freeper anti-palin rant]
Her words are like music.
“commuters, will continue to save their hard-earned money, and government will learn to live on a tighter budget.”
Now THAT, my fellow Americans, is good governance!!!!
And we could’ve had her as VP. It would’ve been worth having to listen to McLame for a few years if it meant she could ascend to the Oval Office.
She talks the talk, but unlike the thieves in Washington, she walks the walk.
Lets see, Alaska’s budget is balanced, and California, is???
I would love to have Palin in office and any other politician like her, blue dog dem or real republican.
Alaska produces fuel, but pays more than Hawaii. Amazing, Alaska really has gotten the short end of the stick from the lower 48.
“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few”
First Officer Spock... United Federation of Planets
Sorry to trump you there!
LLS
My uncle has a country place, that no one knows about He says it used to be a farm, before the motor law And on sundays I elude the eyes and hop the turbine freight To far outside the wire, where my white-haired uncle waits. Jump to the ground As the turbo slows to cross the borderline Run like the wind, As excitement shivers up and down my spine Down in his barn My uncle preserved for me, an old machine --- For fifty-odd years To keep it as new has been his dearest dream I strip away the old debris, that hides a shining car A brilliant red barchetta, from a better, vanished time I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar Tires spitting gravel, I commit my weekly crime... Wind in my hair --- Shifting and drifting --- Mechanical music --- Adrenalin surge --- Well-weathered leather Hot metal and oil The scented country air Sunlight on chrome The blur of the landscape Every nerve aware Suddenly, ahead of me, across the mountainside A gleaming alloy air-car shoots towards me, two lanes wide I spin around with shrieking tires, to run the deadly race Go screaming through the valley as another joins the chase Drive like the wind Straining the limits of machine and man Laughing out loud With fear and hope, Ive got a desperate plan At the one-lane bridge I leave the giants stranded At the riverside Race back to the farm To dream with my uncle At the fireside...
This great song may well come true in America.
Oh no... the song didn’t format correctly. :’(
Sarah Palin, the Hugo Chavez of Alaskazuela.
Cute.
“A REAL conservative would have stomped her feet and demanded a permanent end to the tax or nothing! [/maniacal freeper anti-palin rant]”
Yep, and haven’t you heard, since oil companies have to pay the people of Alaska for the use of Alaska’s resources, she’s a pinko commie? Lol. Whew, we sure dodged a bullet when Obama and Biden got elected.
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