Arguably, had their advice concerning relations with the Soviet Union, reducing American forces in Europe, canceling military modernization programs, arms control, etc. been heeded at the time, the outcome might well have been different.

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They argue that fund-raising takes time, and that there is no time to be wasted in reducing our editorial staff by two union members.

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Paul McManus, from the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU), said reducing staff levels but increasing output and maintaining quality was "just not possible".

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Comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising and promotion, such as the one recently adopted by some countries in the European Union, have been effective in reducing consumption.

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There were also increases in labour-market flexibility through improving job search for those on benefits, reducing replacement rates, increasing in-work benefits and restricting union power.

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As a result, pension reform has been seen as key in reducing the country's debt levels, which are currently the highest in the European Union.

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European Union countries wanted to know whether Bush would return to negotiations on sealing the 1997 Kyoto pact on reducing pollution blamed for climate change, an agreement he had called "unfair to America" during his election campaign.

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"The international community can claim full ownership of this treaty, which will make trade in conventional arms more responsible and transparent, thus reducing human suffering and tangibly contributing to international peace, security and stability, " Catherine Ashton, the European Union's foreign policy chief, said in a written statement.

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