31.   The White House balked, and Jeffords voted with the Democrats in forcing Bush to accept a reduced tax cut.

32.   The reduced tax on wines introduced by Hong Kong Finance Secretary Donald Tsang drew the wrath of at least one populist lawmaker.

33.   White House economic advisor Laura Tyson told CNBC Television that the government would make cuts commensurate with the reduced tax income it would receive.

34.   On top of the pre-election demands for higher pay, France is struggling with reduced tax income due to the global economic slowdown.

35.   Reduced corporate tax and higher exports also helped swell bottom lines.