In the past, the Governor has frequently said he opposed raising taxes like the corporate tax that could damage the state's competitive position.

The League also opposes raising the alcoholic beverage tax.

He thus pursued a strongly dovish policy and opposed raising interest rates.

Then, when the industry turned around, they found that management opposed raising their wages.

The mayor has made it clear that he adamantly opposes raising taxes, except for making the cigarette tax $1.50 a pack to discourage smoking.

Most Republicans oppose raising the minimum wage but favor tax cuts for businesses.

G.M. has said it will not oppose raising the roof regulation threshold to 8,500 pounds.

Gibbons has opposed placing limits on government spending and currently opposes raising taxes.

In 1981, he opposed raising the retirement age.

He also opposed raising taxes, while favoring synchronizing traffic lights to ease congestion.