51.   The Italian Finance Ministry said its cigarette manufacturing unit has renewed a production agreement with Philip Morris Cos. that includes reductions in the royalties paid to Philip Morris.

52.   The measure includes a reduction in tax rates for all income levels, the eventual repeal of all estate taxes and new tax breaks for families and couples.

53.   The improvement in earnings reflects further reductions in operating costs, including reductions in stockpiles of coal that reduced fuel purchases, analysts said.

54.   The plan includes reductions in real estate and securities transfer taxes.

55.   The prime minister said the government is considering other measures to stimulate the economy, including a reduction in securities transaction taxes.

56.   The Senate bill was all but certain to pass with its major provisions intact, including a reduction in the lowest personal income tax rate.

57.   The tax cuts will include a reduction in the capital gains tax and the estate tax.

58.   The tax cuts will include a reduction in the capital gains tax and the estate tax, Republican leaders say.

59.   The senators said the final legislation also includes a reduction in the capital gains tax rate for individuals, but not for corporations.

60.   These have included sharp reductions in the commissions paid to travel agents and moves to encourage online booking.