Some in Washington, including Republicans, have recently pushed a hike in the gas tax. What better time to gouge consumers replenish the Highway Trust Fund than when drivers are finally paying less at the pump? Well, House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) put an end to such talk, saying flatly, “We won’t pass a gas tax.” Ryan added that he’d love to tackle more comprehensive tax reform, saying, “We just want to make sure we have the best possible tax reform that creates jobs [and] is fair.” But he also acknowledged Barack Obama stands in the way of any sensible tax policy. In related news, Ryan recently announced that he would not seek the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, despite calls for him to run. For our part, we’re glad to see him running the Ways and Means Committee, as it seems he’s right where he belongs.