1 List of Egyptian pyramids-most, if not all, Egyptian pyramids have monoliths over 20 tons, including monolithic roof slabs, plugs and burial vaults, some of which weigh over 100 tons. 2  Nemrud Dagi, Turkey. 3  Palenque, Mexico. 4  The largest stones weigh 12 to 15 tons.
The measure would increase the gas tax, which has been 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, to index it to inflation in January 2016 and set it to rise again in three years unless Congress comes up with a new way to pay for federal transportation projects.he sponsors of the measure said Thursday that it would generate $27.5 billion that can be used to pay for nearly two years' worth of transportation projects and give lawmakers time to find a new infrastructure funding source to replace the gas tax.
House Speaker John Boehner said flatly Thursday morning that he and his colleagues should not get paid during a shutdown. âMembers of Congress are elected by their constituents. If there is a government shutdown not only will Congress not be paid, but federal employees will not be paid,â Mr. Boehner said on ABCâs âGood Morning Americaâ program. âThey shouldnât be getting paid. Just like federal employees shouldnât be getting paid.â.