But a poll,commissioned by the American Red Cross, indicates 20 percent of Americans plan to reduce their charitable contributions.

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But that was abandoned by the current government two years ago as part of a drive to reduce red tape.

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China Daily says the draft plan "aims to streamline government agencies that may have overlapping functions and generally reduce red tape".

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Companies could be fined up to 2% of global annual revenue if they breach new data protection rules proposed by the European Commission that aim to simplify the laws and reduce red tape.

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