Iranians' Focus Is on Economy - Wall Street Journal

Iranians' Focus Is on Economy
Wall Street Journal
The second phase of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's economic-overhaul plan, which was due to go into effect this month, called for raising the prices of long-subsidized gasoline and utilities, while also reducing the number of Iranians who receive cash ...

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Parliament rejects Iran subsidy cuts proposals - Chicago Tribune


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Parliament rejects Iran subsidy cuts proposals
Chicago Tribune
DUBAI (Reuters) - A committee of Iranian lawmakers has rejected a government plan to increase prices for subsidized food and fuel in a move that threatens to derail a drive to rein in the country's sanctions-squeezed budget, Iranian media reported late ...
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Iran parliament rejects subsidy cuts proposals The National

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Iran government denies plans to treble gasoline price - Reuters

Iran government denies plans to treble gasoline price
Reuters
Speaker Ali Larijani had said the government was looking to triple petrol prices and to double the cost of natural gas as part of a further stage of efforts to reduce spending on subsidies while trying to target relief at the poorest Iranians.

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Dist. 10 candidates field queries on debt, Israel - New Jersey Jewish News


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Dist. 10 candidates field queries on debt, Israel
New Jersey Jewish News
Do you think Iran with a nuclear capability is a threat to stability in the region? How much time do you feel we can give sanctions the chance to work? What options would you employ to stop Iran's nuclear program, if any?

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Parliament rejects Iran subsidy cuts proposals - Reuters Africa

Parliament rejects Iran subsidy cuts proposals
Reuters Africa
By Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - A committee of Iranian lawmakers has rejected a government plan to increase prices for subsidised food and fuel in a move that threatens to derail a drive to rein in the country's sanctions-squeezed budget, ...

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OPINION: Iran's Citizen's Income Scheme and its Lessons - Basic Income News

OPINION: Iran's Citizen's Income Scheme and its Lessons
Basic Income News
When the first phase of the reform process became operational on 19 December 2010, nearly half of the subsidies were slashed overnight. At the same time, every Iranian became entitled to a monthly 'cash subsidy' of about US$40 payable to heads of ...

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Costly Mideast Subsidies Need Better Targeting - International Monetary Fund

Costly Mideast Subsidies Need Better Targeting
International Monetary Fund
Panelists considered how governments can address the challenges of phasing out universal price subsidies and introducing more targeted forms of social protection. Compared with other regions, MENA stands out because of its heavy reliance on generalized ...

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Police targeted in bombings; US embassy to continue training program despite cuts - WGME

Police targeted in bombings; US embassy to continue training program despite cuts
WGME
A series of bombings targeting security forces killing several people in two major Iraqi cities Sunday, officials said. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) (13 May 2012) AP Exclusive: Drawing focuses on Iran's nuke work Watch extra news footage, full interviews, ...

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All Share Services - Salon

All Share Services
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The companies on Friday denied receiving improper subsidies and said they would fight proposed duties of 31.2 percent. US trade regulators announced the higher tariffs Thursday. The ruling is likely to fuel US-Chinese tensions over complaints of ...

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AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, energy, oil and gas briefs - Chicago Tribune

AME Info, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, energy, oil and gas briefs
Chicago Tribune
Hadrami did not disclose how long it would take to reach the target from a current traded volume of 500000-600000 bpd of refined products, condensate and sulphur. Aramco Trading, a subsidiary of state-run Saudi Aramco which plans a major increase in ...

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