Nov 6th, 2005 · A House committee has approved a measure to resume sales of federal lands across the West to people with mining claims, lifting a 12-year moratorium. It could make it easier for companies and individuals to buy federal lands and turn them into mines... or vacation resorts.
Oct 6th, 2005 · The Chinese government is feeling the unprecedented political pressure of rising prices at the gas pump. This summer has seen shortages and long. But the government is wary of lifting price controls, fearing inflation and unrest among taxi drivers and farmers who rely on gas.
Aug 26th, 2005 · For the first time, Chinese farmers are not paying a harvest tax. Beijing is lifting the tax to fight growing unrest in the countryside that in the past has brought on revolution.
Mar 14th, 2005 · China passes a law that would authorize military force to prevent Taiwan from declaring independence. This move intensifies worries among members of the U.S. Congress as the EU considers lifting an arms embargo against Beijing. An EU delegation arrives in Washington to discuss the issue.
Jan 31st, 2005 · New trade rules lifting quotas on garment exports are having an impact for many countries. One such country is the tiny African nation of Lesotho, where six factories have closed and some 6,000 workers have lost their jobs.