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We still have very substantial infrastructure revenue needs that have to be addressed. We have studied every option. Some have advocated raising the state gas tax. Yes, we do have the third lowest gas tax in america. Gas prices are now down to their lowest level since 2009. NonSouth Carolinans who visit our state would pay a portion of the tax and we would boost the are revenue stream thats dedicated to improving our roads and highways. But there are also major problems with it. We have not gotten to where we are as a state with our strengthening and growing economy by raising taxes. Quite the...

Do you do anything about that . Were very concerned as well. The most simple, direct step thats been taken many times before under both parties is a small reallocation of the payroll tax. And we ought to take that step and make sure that those who have earned these benefits get those benefits. Well lets and i dont mean to interrupt you because i dont have a lot of time. So, what youre doing is basically ignoring the fact that its exhausted and transferring the money. Lets be honest. When you say a small allocation, thats transferring the money, yet its a system thats going insolvent, so were t...

Pursuant to the ord of the house of january 6 2015, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morningr. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour, and each member r than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair now recognizes the gentlewoman from north carolina, ms. Foxx for five minu ms. Foxx thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker paying for college is hard work and its getting more diffic...

Something bigger out of this and maybe it was warranted, the scene in new york city more like quiet, stunned reaction than anything else. What is your message then, congressman, to america tonight . The message to america is stop, you know, following the medias sensationalism, you know . And allow the rule of law and the system of justice that we have to play through. And the truth came out. And what when i listened to what Jesse Jackson was saying, he talked about the consequences of the officers actions. What about the consequences of Michael Browns actions . And we have got to get to a poin...

How do you see the governors race playing out in louisiana . In terms of my timeline, it will be the next few months. My wife and i continue to think about it. As we were saying earlier, i think everybody is thinking about this. Who is the next president is not as important as what the next president does. We face serious challenges. This is an election that will be a series election, not just about who can tell the best jokes or deliver the best speech. This is a consequential election about the future direction of our country. I am not just thinking about the election but the issues and givi...