The privatization of state assets after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 overwhelmingly benefited men.

The Democrats say no, because the cut would overwhelmingly benefit the rich.

One reason is that two of his signature measures, tax cuts on investment income and a steady reduction of estate taxes, overwhelmingly benefit the wealthiest households.

But Republican moderates are now balking at tax cuts that overwhelmingly benefit the very rich.

The rationale is that class-based affirmative action would still overwhelmingly benefit blacks, who are disproportionately represented in the ranks of the poor.

Democrats sneered at key proposals - tax cuts for business investment and capital gains - because they would overwhelmingly benefit well-to-do families.

Mr. Archer had argued that his plan overwhelmingly benefited middle-class taxpayers.

The proposal would overwhelmingly benefit the wealthy.

The preferential rates don't expire until the end of 2008 anyway, and they overwhelmingly benefit well-heeled taxpayers.

But in reality, this move will overwhelmingly benefit large businesses and wealthy individuals.