71.   With the recovery in crude oil prices, including production reductions by major oil producers including the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, the pressure to merge has subsided.

72.   Other cost-cutting moves include reductions in discretionary spending and capital expenses, the company said.

73.   -- Encourages debt relief initiatives by creditor countries and impresses on debtors that the money released should be used for development, including poverty reduction.

74.   A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Washington is considering a defense package that could include a reduction of the military debt.

75.   But the benefits include a reduction in the oxides of nitrogen and a reduction of the tendency of an engine to knock, he said.

76.   But in order to do so, the islands need to undertake economic reforms, including the reduction of tariffs.

77.   Congressional leaders are demanding scores of concessions from the United Nations, including a reduction in the U.S. assessment before the money will be released.

78.   During the week, the Israeli parliament approved an emergency economic program with budget cuts, including reductions in welfare payments and subsidies for low-income Israelis.

79.   Galvin said the company has a five-point plan to get itself out of its slide that includes a reduction in costs, continued innovation and better management.

80.   Hans-Jochim Gottschol, head of the Gesamtmetall employers federation, wants cost reductions included as part of the wage talks.