> This is due to Republicans in Congress blocking an increase on the gas tax, currently at ~18 cents/gallon of gas since 1993. Is it, though? Only 60% - 65% of

> This is due to Republicans in Congress blocking an increase on the gas tax, currently at ~18 cents/gallon of gas since 1993. Is it, though? Only 60% - 65% of the gas tax is spent on roads and highways [1] [2]. Not to mention (possibly ultimately justified, but still relevant) drivers of extra cost like the Davis-Bacon Act. [1] http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=20698 http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=20698 [2] http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303815404577333631864470566 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405270230381540...