Bush and Kerry Oppose Increase in Federal Gas Tax and Lay Out Plans to Improve Mobility and Highway Safety in AAA Interview.WASHINGTON -- Presidential Candidates Respond to AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Questions on Transportation Issues Presidential Candidates George W. Bush and John Kerry  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. stated their
opposition to an increase in a federal gasoline tax Noun 1. gasoline tax - a tax on every gallon of gasoline soldexcise, excise tax - a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) in interviews published in the September and October issues of AAA club publications across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . In their first interviews focused exclusively on transportation and motorist issues, Bush and Kerry outlined their plans to improve highway safety, relieve congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. and stabilize gas prices. Their written responses appear in AAA club member publications and on Web sites across the country available to AAA's 47 million members. "As a nonpartisan organization, we conducted these interviews to educate our members and the public about the important mobility issues that affect us all," said Helen Sramek, AAA Director of Government Relations. "These issues impact where we live and work, the cost and availability of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. we use and our sense of personal freedom and safety." AAA posed five transportation-related questions to the presidential candidates. Their responses follow and can be viewed in most local AAA publications, at www.aaapublicaffairs.com and on some local club Web sites at www.aaa.com. As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides 47 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA news releases are available from http://www.aaa.com/news |
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