Democratic House votes to raise prices at the gas pump

The House has passed legislation which would grant tax breaks for energy conservation and renewable energy sources- but which would effectively raise taxes on oil companies.

How much of what we pay per gallon at the gas pump goes to pay taxes as it is? An expert I heard interviewed on the radio this morning suggested 36 cents.

So what will be the effect of the House vote for prices at the gas pump, if the Senate concurs and the President's inevitable veto is overridden? You figure it out.

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