61. But he moved slowly in implementing the cuts, apparently caught between Yeltsin and generals who opposed cuts. 62. But the plan still needs to be approved by largely Communist parliament, which opposes cuts in subsidies and other spending. 63. Communists and the other hard-liners who dominate parliament have consistently opposed spending cuts, arguing that the government should spend more to help struggling individuals and industries. 64. Communists in parliament have consistently opposed spending cuts, arguing that the government should spend more to help struggling individuals and industries. 65. Earlier, Foreign Minister David Levy, a champion of low-income Israelis, and Education Minister Zevulun Hammer, said they would oppose the cuts. 66. European Union citizens largely oppose cuts in social benefits and believe EU industries can stay competitive under current welfare policies, according to poll results released Thursday. 67. France opposes deep cuts in farm subsidies. 68. IG Metall, which opposes sick pay cuts, has called for that issue to be resolved first. 69. Many in Congress have made clear they would strongly oppose any cuts in the size of the military. 70. On political grounds, many congressional Democrats oppose a cut in the capital gains tax, which is levied on the profits of sales of stocks and other assets. |