Students of the capital-state relation might want to check out an article in today's (Mar 7) Wall Street Journal - back page of first section - on how big biz is standing by as Newt's army moves to cut technology subsidies. The argument is that while biz loves its subsidies, they're happier that the GOP is hacking away at regs and limiting citizens' rights to sue corporations, so on balance, they're keeping quiet. According to the article, biz is reluctant to alienate Congress by defending their subsidies. Relative autonomy revisited. Doug -- Doug Henwood [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Left Business Observer 250 W 85 St New York NY 10024-3217 USA +1-212-874-4020 voice +1-212-874-3137 fax
