To help Americans at the pump, President Biden is asking congress for a temporary gas holiday, by removing federal gas taxes for 90 days. Republican Congressman Mike Johnson says Biden’s attempt to lower gas prices temporarily is a desperate political attempt to help Democrats in the mid-term elections and he’s ignoring the long-term solution.
Cut 11 (06) “…half baked idea.”
Johnson also fears the temporary removal of the federal gas tax will increase demand without increasing supply.
Democratic congressman Troy Carter says he plans to vote in favor of the proposal, and he believes the temporary removal of the 18.4 cents federal tax on gas and the 24.4 cents on a gallon of diesel will help, but the administration needs to think long-term.
State Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office announces the arrest of Bob Dean, the owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes, who ordered residents evacuated for Hurricane Ida to unfit conditions in a Tangipahoa Parish warehouse. Dean faces a number of felonies and Legal analyst Tim Meche says this looks bad for 68-year-old Dean…:
Cut 15 (09) “…almost a life sentence.”
The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation is holding its 100th Annual Meeting and Centennial Celebration this weekend in New Orleans. Communications director Avery Davidson says members will focus on the 2023 Farm Bill as the agriculture industry continues to deal with the high costs of fuel and the scarcity of fertilizer.