1.   In response, the Guard is resorting to political clout to reverse the proposed reductions.

2.   The most controversial of these was the proposed reduction of capital gains tax, a measure which Congress had previously rejected.

3.   Alan Greenspan assured Republicans in Congress that he would try to protect the economy from any damage that might be caused by their proposed spending reductions.

4.   But the proposed reduction in the size of the force drew some criticism.

5.   By contrast, CUNY Chancellor W. Ann Reynolds was unequivocal in her opposition to the proposed reductions.

6.   Clinton and congressional Republicans are also much closer on proposed reductions in the growth of entitlement programs.

7.   Davis, who has made education the centerpiece of his administration, said he would call a special legislative session in January to act on his proposed reductions.

8.   Giuliani will review the proposed reductions, Lhota said.

9.   Instead, they have proposed reductions of spending growth in future years.

10.   Ironically, such cost-saving micro-gadgetry is potentially threatened by proposed reductions in the NASA budget.