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Federal budget cuts coupled with inflation have reduced the flow of dollars from Washington to Richmond, making money a key issue in this year’s political contests.
As an example, Republican candidate for Governor Marshall Coleman has promised to veto any proposal for a tax increase in Virginia.
While few politicians will advocate a tax hike, Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Republican incumbent seeking re-election from the 18th legislative district, stops short of following Coleman’s lead in rejecting one out of hand.
“I went for it two years ago,” said Guest when asked if he would support a gas tax hike in response to the highway department’s claim that declining revenues are inadequate for construction and maintenance of the
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