51.   Engler said his government slashed taxes, including capital gains tax, inheritance and property taxes, with sales taxes the only one raised.

52.   Erasing waste, fraud and abuse will join other GOP themes this year on Capitol Hill, including cutting taxes, reducing the national debt and protecting Social Security.

53.   Government spokesmen said the Cabinet would probably announce other measures soon, including tax increases on cars, real estate, tobacco and alcohol.

54.   Habito said NEDA recommended the strengthening of local insurance companies through tax adjustments, including lower taxes on insurance premiums, rather than protection from foreign competition.

55.   Gurmit figures that because the Federal Government virtually controls all forms of revenue including taxes, it leaves little room for the State Governments to generate income.

56.   His agenda has included cutting taxes, promoting free trade and helping his home-state oil industry.

57.   Hoeschst managing director Jens Mohr said his chemical group recently chose Singapore over Australia due to the financial incentives, including tax breaks, that country offered.

58.   In November, the industry was hit again by a government austerity package that included higher taxes on automobiles.

59.   It also includes new taxes, a major hike in the state-subsidized price of gasoline and other budget austerity measures that are bound to be unpopular.

60.   It could also include tax reforms aimed at spurring consumption and investment.