More Checks! The Gas Rebate Act Is Peak America

A new level of absurdity

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House Democrats this week introduced a bill to send “stimulus” checks to consumers to alleviate the ongoing pain at the pump. Under the proposed legislation, for the rest of the year, individuals making $75,000 or less (or couples making $150k or less) would see a $100 check when gas prices exceed $4 per gallon. With numbers like $5/gallon…