31.   Yet time and again he absorbed criticism, and improved his collections dramatically.

32.   A company should start by improving its collection of receivables.

33.   Additionally, the government hopes parliament will accept proposals for improving tax collection, he said.

34.   Any new Communist government would concentrate on lowering taxes, improving tax collection and fighting corruption, Zyuganov said.

35.   But Kremlin officials have insisted that they would prefer to fix their problems themselves, by reducing government spending and improving tax collection.

36.   But Kiriyenko did not promise any immediate relief, saying salaries may grow only after the government manages to improve tax collection.

37.   But Kremlin officials have denied requesting such aid, saying they would prefer to fix their problems themselves by reducing government spending and improving tax collection.

38.   Chirac urged Kiriyenko to improve tax collection, create a modern and transparent banking system as well as a judicial and fiscal framework for business, Colonna told reporters.

39.   De Ocampo said the reforms include improving tax collection through computerization.

40.   Donor countries have agreed to cover such a deficit but are urging the Palestinians to improve tax collection and leave more of the aid for infrastructure projects.