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“WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL OFFICE LEGISLATION” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S4895 on May 9, 1996.
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WHITE HOUSE TRAVEL OFFICE LEGISLATION
The Senate continued with the consideration of the bill.
Mr. PRESSLER. Mr. President, on a separate subject, let me say I strongly support the efforts of the majority leader to repeal the President's Clinton 4.3-cent-per-gallon fuel tax. I also believe strongly that the efforts of the majority leader in this area will result in some relief to the consumers of America.
In my State of South Dakota, agriculture and tourism are the two most important industries. This is just the time of the year that farmers are driving their tractors, truckers are hauling agricultural supplies and produce and seeds, and tourists are beginning to come to see Mt. Rushmore and the attractions in southwestern South Dakota. They need immediate relief from high fuel prices.
I also support the Justice Department's antitrust probe into the recent price increases. Certainly, we need to know if price fixing is occurring. However, past antitrust investigations have failed to produce conclusive evidence of illegal activity. We need to take action now. I hope the Congress can avoid procedural delays and give immediate relief to millions of Americans at the gas pumps.
Let us remember that this Senate has been stalled by filibusters throughout this session. I know that the national media has stopped using the word ``filibuster,'' but that is what is happening. The Senate is tied up in knots. The approach of the opposition in this Chamber has been nothing more than gridlock and filibuster.
Therefore, I hope we repeal the fuel tax very quickly. We are ready to do it. Members of the Senate Finance Committee have discussed this. We are prepared to act.
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