41.   If debate drags on, the vote would be put off until next week, after the federal budget is presented to parliament on Saturday.

42.   In February, it presented a budget that slashed corporate and personal income taxes, reduced tariffs and further opened the economy to outside investment.

43.   In February, it presented a budget that slashed corporate and personal income tax, reduced tariffs and further opened the economy to outside investment.

44.   In presenting the budget Tuesday, Treasurer Iairo Lasaro said it was aimed at minimizing the shocks of spiraling inflation as the local currency declined.

45.   Macleod presents the budget next month.

46.   Meanwhile, thousands of antigovernment demonstrators were preparing to march on Parliament just as Mahathir presents the budget to lawmakers.

47.   Meanwhile, thousands of anti-government demonstrators were preparing to march on Parliament just as Mahathir presents the budget to lawmakers.

48.   Olympic organizers hope to present the budget to the IOC Executive Board next month.

49.   Once accepted by President Joseph Estrada, the budget will be presented to Congress for approval.

50.   President Suharto on Thursday presented a budget for the next fiscal year that he said promises higher economic growth with better prospects for exports.