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boston.com - 2/20/2009

Patrick considers higher fees for gas guzzlers - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe

— boston.com — Governor Deval Patrick said today he is looking at a Hummer tax -- adding higher registration fees... for gas-guzzling cars and offering discounts for those that do less harm to the environment. One industry opponent said it would be the first such fee ... (more) Patrick considers higher fees for gas guzzlers - Local ...

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supereco.com - 2/20/2009

Massachusetts considers taxing gas guzzlers

— supereco.com — Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has been promoting an upcoming still-to-be-unveiled transportation plan. One piece of that plan,... however, may already have been revealed. Patrick said he is considering a "Hummer Tax"—a registration tax specific to cars that get ... (more) Massachusetts considers taxing gas guzzlers

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autobloggreen.com - 2/22/2009

Massachusetts considering raising fuel tax

— autobloggreen.com — In the next 20 years, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will need to fund a $15 to $19... million gap to maintain its transit system. Since there's no such a thing as a free lunch, Governor Deval Patrick (D) is currently suggesting an increase in the fuel tax of $0.19 per gallon to raise the ... (more) Massachusetts considering raising fuel tax

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