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Scroll down this column to read:

•Bryan Williams’ commentary on a proposed gas tax increase to pay for part of President Biden’s infrastructure plan.

•Williams’ take on the House Republican caucus’ stripping of Rep. Liz Cheney of her committee chair position, and the prospects for a third party.

•A reader’s comments on our home page debate on Congressional earmarks.

•Stephen Macaulay’s commentary on the reintroduction of Congressional earmarks to the budgetary process.