The law calls for a reduction of 15 percent from 1990 levels by 1996.
Current plans call for a reduction to 2,500 by the year 2000.
Republicans want a big tax cut, more money for the military and reductions in just about everything else.
But don't hold out for a major reduction, she said; 5 to 10 percent is average.
The plan calls for a 12 percent reduction in capacity over the next three years.
"We don't have the final word yet, but it looks like the potential for reduction in risk could be extremely large."
This change may in part be responsible for the reduction to one star.
No explanation has been found for the large reduction in reported population.
The government will get ready for the reduction in future tax revenues.
Washington is right to press at every turn for the reduction of trade restrictions.