Marc, I do remember your article now. My mind didn't click the connection with the NY Times piece. That, of course, explains how state aid can be maintained and the tax cut made without seeming to miss any revenue. NOW: Can you send the NY Times a letter detailing the point you made in D & S? Good luck! -- Mike Meeropol Economics Department Cultures Past and Present Program Western New England College Springfield, Massachusetts "Don't blame us, we voted for George McGovern!" Unrepentent Leftist!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] [if at bitnet node: in%"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" but that's fading fast!]