41. The way is now clear for Jorg Haider and his far-right Freedom Party to become part of the new Austrian government. 42. The works are owned by the Leopold Foundation, which is financed by the Austrian government. 43. Thereafter, the building became the subject of prolonged debate among Austrian government officials in what amounted to a referendum on national identity. 44. To judge by the steamy comments of some leading politicians across the continent, an Austrian government with the Freedomites on board would put the country beyond the pale. 45. Ultimately, despite reported pressure from HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo on the Austrian government, the company did not sign an agreement. 46. Various Austrian governments have made belated but serious efforts at restitution to a generation that is dying away. 47. Unfortunately, the Austrian government has stalled construction of this project because of political wrangling back home. 48. While European leaders who have canceled bilateral meetings with the Austrian government say they have a moral duty to ostracize Austria, there is also self-interest. 49. A Czech government minister on Sunday ruled out suspending construction of a controversial nuclear plant, despite persistent appeals from environmentalists and the Austrian government. 50. A report Saturday in the U.S. newspaper The Boston Globe prompted Hunt to inform the Austrian government, Kurier said. |