It is true the government can lower interest rates, but changes don't happen that quickly.

In July 2005, the government succumbed to public opposition and lowered the new general sales tax from 10 to 5 percent.

It was really worse than that: 'To cover unexpected expenses in the cities, the government is actually lowering what they pay us.

The government also lowered a long-term interest rate to 10.25 percent from 11 percent.

Retailers losing business will press the Danish and British governments to lower taxes.

With the stroke of a pen, the government can raise or lower it.

In response, the federal government lowered the maximum amount of weight allowed to be carried on freight vehicles by about 4.5 tons.

Unless the government raises taxes or lowers spending, the deficit will continue to rise.

The government did not lower her pension or refuse to allow her to attend conferences.