ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

President Biden Opposes Raising the Federal Gasoline Tax Last Friday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg said that President Biden opposes raising the federal gasoline tax because it would violate his pledge to not raise taxes on middle-class Americans.  Per Secretary Buttigieg, “the President’s made a commitment that this administration will not raise taxes on people making…

This Week in Congress The Senate continued confirming appointees to the Biden Administration’s cabinet.   The House voted on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic stimulus plan this week. Return to the ASAToday page to read more articles.

The House’s COVID-19 $1.9 Trillion Package The House voted on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus package which includes: $75 billion for vaccinations, treatments, testing and medical supplies; $19 billion for state health departments and community health centers; $7.2 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program; $15 billion for economic injury disaster loans; $26 billion for…