The shift satisfies the Bush administration, which has fought to avoid mandatory cuts in admissions for fear it would harm the economy.

The insurance industry has historically opposed mandatory cuts.

The teams, meanwhile, began their first mandatory cuts of the season to get down to the roster limit of 60 by this afternoon.

The United States was still resisting efforts to set mandatory cuts in emissions of carbon dioxide.

So far, European authorities have limited mandatory cuts to emissions-intensive industries like power generating and cement making.

It expects to face mandatory cuts there, but said it was not yet sure of the size.

He saw action during the 2007 preseason, but was released on 1 September when teams were making mandatory cuts to finalize their opening day roster.

Not only that, proponents say, the same paper promoted the difference between his mandatory cuts and the proposal of his rival.

The Ravens released him as part of their mandatory cuts on September 2, 2006.

The public outcry has led politicians across the country to promise mandatory cuts in premiums and other reforms.