The proposal included only one area of significant cuts: spending for the purchase of weapons, which Mr. Bush proposed dropping to $59 billion from $62 billion.

In the current negotiations, Mr. Bolton first proposed dropping all references to the target, but later said it could be restored.

The Bush administration today proposed dropping a requirement at the heart of federal rules that protect the privacy of medical records.

In a memo this spring, Jean Leon, the hospital's president, proposed dropping kidney dialysis, the outpatient pharmacy and 200 doctors and nurses.

During those two seasons, SMU proposed dropping two non-conference games from its schedule.

World soccer's ruling body, intent on protecting the supremacy of its World Cup, proposes dropping the provision that allows teams to field three players over 23.

On July 16, 2009, reports were made that Senate advocates proposed dropping the provisions removing the employer's right to demand an extra ballot.

This week, though, the S.E.C. proposed dropping the rule.

The physicians, to no one's surprise, propose dropping Federal price controls on doctor's fees so they can compete on price.

Although his budget proposed dropping the ban on Federally financed abortions, Mr. Clinton has not taken an active role in the debate this year.