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Criticizes the plan to subsidize Scottish renewable generators. Amendment of energy bill allowing special subsidies for renewable generators operating in remote parts of Scotland; Argument of Ofgem chairman Sir John Mogg of the sector receiving sufficient incentive through the Renewables Obligation (RO); Lack of evidence of further investment in renewable sources of electricity resulting from further subsidy.

Presents various issues concerning the U.S. broadcasting industry as of July 7, 2003. Provisions of a proposed legislation by the Senate Commerce Committee, which addresses subsidies from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission; Changes in the programming of Pax TV; Details of several executive appointments in various broadcasting corporations in the U.S.

Reports the approval of a subsidy legislative bill for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 by the New York State Assembly. Implications for the entertainment industry; Legislators who supported the bill; Overview of the provisions; Issue on the eligibility requirements; Background on the Healthy NY program.

Reports the approval of a bond subsidy bill to finance facilities for state universities and the Department of Water Resources by legislators in Idaho. Details of the bill; Subsidy for interest payments on school bonds; Rejection of a bill lowering the threshold necessary to pass local bond measures.

Reports on Republican Senator John McCain's campaign against subsidies for Amtrak. Bill being considered by the United States Senate Finance Committee; Legislation's aim to allow Amtrak to issue tax-credit bonds worth $12 billion over the next 10 years.

Provides information on a federal subsidies bill for the domestic uranium mining industry in the United States. Provisions of the bill; Significance of the bill to the industry; Amount of fund authorized for research and development projects of the industry.

Focuses on the future of trade policy in the United States. Perspectives on the dynamics of global economic trade policies according to Clyde Prestowitz; Description on the economic structure of Asia, Latin America and Europe; Enforcement of rules regarding government subsidies, antitrust measures and discipline currency.

Presents a summary of recent tax bills signed into law by United States President Bill Clinton. Tax cuts which includes incentives to encourage investments in economically distressed areas; Rules regarding the tax treatment of securities futures contract; Tax relief for small businesses.

Reports on the United States Congress' passage of compromise legislation that would $15 billion for farm aid and higher crop insurance subsidies until 2005. Benefits of the legislation to the farmers; Approval of a legislation that will normalize trade relations with China.

Presents information from the American Library Association on current events in Washington D.C. as of March 1999. Proposal of the E-rate Termination Act; Belief that e-rate telecommunications subsidies for libraries and schools is not needed because of existing United States Department of Education funding; Plans to reintroduce a federal excise tax on telephone service.

Reports on the announcement by United States Vice-President Al Gore on the amount in federal subsidies for Internet connections in libraries and schools. How the e-rate subsidies were created by the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Companies opposed to the subsidies; Designation by the Federal Communications Commission for the Universal Service Administrative Corporation to be the agency directing telecommunication discounts to libraries and schools.

Reports that several bond market groups are opposing a proposal in the United States Department of Education's planned budget for fiscal 2000 that would reduce student loan subsidies to lenders that use tax-exempt bonds. Provisions of the proposal.

Reports that Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) is proposing a bill that would eliminate the federal ethanol subsidy in the United States. Why McCain wants to eliminate the ethanol subsidy; Impact of his proposal to corn producers in Iowa.

Reports on the European Union investigation of state aid to the Italian chemical industry. Possibility of fines against the Italian government; Payments to fertilizer group EniChem Agricoltura; Provisions of Treaty on State Aid.

Discusses the impact generated by the Congressional reduction of government subsidies in companies and industries. Corporate welfare issue; Reactions from concerned organizations; Inaction from the industry.