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Originally Posted by itsanonwingthing "We should look at the vehicular miles program where people are actually clocked on the number of miles that they traveled," the former Illinois Republican lawmaker said." Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood AP Interview: Transportation secretary says taxing how much we drive may replace gasoline tax

The trouble with "new" taxes is that they never really replace any old taxes. They end up being an addition. Our fearless leaders really need to concentrate on spending less instead of raising taxes. But that is a topic for another forum.