Kennedy Approach To Lower Gas Prices Favored 2-1 in USA Today survey

	Mark Kennedy listened to concerns of Somali immigrants so he can bring their needs to Washington.

St. Paul, May 5 - Congressman Mark Kennedy introduced the Summer Relief for Motorist Act this week to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax from Memorial Day through Labor Day to immediately lower prices at the pump. A survey released by U.S.A Today shows that 64% of Americans approve of temporarily suspending the federal gas tax as a way to reduce prices at the pump, while only 32% disapprove. (Gallup/USA Today poll of 1,001 adults, conducted April 28-30. Survey has a 3-point error margin.)

Kennedy’s plan would keep the Highway Trust Fund fully funded by collecting deep-water lease royalty fees that were previously uncollected due to an oversight of the Management and Mineral Service. The $7 billion would bring the past-due accounts of deep-water oil companies up to date and hold the Highway Trust Fund harmless without raising taxes.

“I’m pleased to see that Americans are supporting my common sense plan to immediately lower prices at the pump,” said Mark Kennedy. “While this plan will provide temporary relief, I will continue working to lower prices in the long-run by reducing our dependence on foreign oil. One such plan is to redirect $2.5 billion in tax incentives for oil companies to alternative fuel sources like Ethanol (E85), hybrids, and hydrogen.”

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