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Business execs in Northern Virginia, typically a core Republican constituency, are beginning to lose patience with the GOP over its refusal to raise taxes for transportation improvements. Read the full description.
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Piece Description
Host intro: The Republican Party likes to call itself 'The Party of Business.' But in spite of the GOP's steadfast opposition to taxes, many business groups in Northern Virginia are calling for a tax increase. They want the money to go toward alleviating the region's crippling traffic congestion. David Schultz reports that some businesses are losing patience with the GOP.
Broadcast History
Aired during Morning Edition on WAMU - 3/11/10
Aired on WAMU's Metro Connection - 3/12/10
Aired on Marketplace - 3/16/10
Additional Credits
This story was produced for Transportation Nation, a partnership between WAMU, WNYC and several other public radio stations to cover regional and national transportation issues. Transportation Nation receives funding from the Rockefeller Foundation.
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