A bankruptcy judge later imposed temporary cuts on the union and could make them permanent if the workers do not approve a new agreement.

Then in November, they agreed to a temporary annual cut of $215 million.

But House Republicans, who regard the temporary cut in the tax as a significant victory, are expected to fight to preserve it.

Instead, he made temporary cuts that left the long-term problems unaddressed.

Even some Russian oil companies are mulling over a temporary cut in exports.

Those measures include modifications to the catastrophic health insurance program and a temporary cut in the capital gains tax.

For interim relief, a judge does not require that a company and its unions negotiate before imposing temporary cuts.

On 8 January, the government agreed to a temporary cut in taxes and duties on sugar and cooking oil.

But senators of both parties object to the temporary cut, saying it is economically unsound.

The idea is a political winner, but a temporary cut does little to encourage hiring or spending.