Which of the following statements is true of the Congressional Budget Office's estimation about environmental taxes and how Americans spend money on gas and utilities?

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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the poorest 20 percent of Americans spend 21.4 percent of their income on gas and utilities,whereas the richest 20 percent spend only 6.8 percent.Further,34 of the richest industrialized countries collect an average of $68.4 per ton of carbon dioxide,while the United States collects federal taxes on energy (including the federal gas tax) amounting to $6.30 per ton.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Congressional