41.   Pemex said the plan would reduce gas imports, increase production and supplement scarce Pemex investment funds.

42.   Such a plan will reduce interest payments.

43.   The bus owners claim that the plan has reduced their incomes substantially while favoring owners of competing minibuses.

44.   The plan also would reduce the number of staying permits issued in connection with family reunification.

45.   The plan would reduce spending on social services, impose new taxes on gas and cigarettes, raise income tax and reduce tax deductions for married working women.

46.   The plan also reduces subsidies on electricity and raises some customs and fees on government red tape.

47.   The plan would reduce spending on social services, impose new taxes on gas and cigarettes and raise income tax.

48.   The revised plan reduces the overall tax burden by two full percentage points of gross domestic product from this year.

49.   U.S. officials say the plan also will reduce political pressure to lift the rest of the sanctions.

50.   U.S. officials say the plan will also reduce political pressure to lift the rest of the sanctions.