While the re-election of President Obama is seen good news for green tech companies, whether the government will increase its financial support and successfully push for emission-reduction policies remain to be seen.

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Because no matter what happens -- we continue to push for the biggest possible deficit-reduction package.

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Mr Singh did, however, push through another unpopular measure: a reduction in the interest rates the government pays on small-savings schemes.

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