President Barack Obama will propose a $10 a barrel tax on oil to pay for transporation programs, reports said Thursday. The proposed tax would help pay for projects to encourage mass transit, high-speed rail and self-driving cars, Politico reported. The proposal is due to be included in Obama’s final budget request next week. The Republican-controlled Congress is likely to harshly criticize Obama’s plan, which comes in the midst of an election year.
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