Solving the energy crisis: You decide

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Suspending the gas tax

This idea was roundly criticized when proposed first by John McCain and later by Hillary Clinton.

Analysts said doing away with the 18.4 cent per gallon federal gas tax over the summer would leave road repair dangerously underfunded, and could even lead to higher gas prices as people drove more.

Still, the idea has its backers, who say it would provide immediate relief to motorists at the pump.

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Last updated September 25 2008: 3:43 PM ET

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