In the late 1970's the idea was revived, but stalled during the Reagan administration, which opposed more subsidies for Amtrak, officials said.

He opposed agricultural subsidies and British membership of the European Economic Community.

He opposes most governmental regulations, programs, and federal subsidies.

Increasingly, fiscal conservatives are opposing wasteful federal subsidies of programs that also damage the environment.

He has opposed subsidies for ethanol, a corn-based fuel that is the special-interest elixir of Iowa.

While he represents some of the country's most productive dairy farms, he opposes agricultural subsidies.

For example, he vigorously opposed subsidies for ethanol, a fuel derived from corn that is a popular cause in the agricultural states of the Midwest.

Rather, he opposes subsidies that "boost only the bank balance of government-favoured entrepreneurs."

She touted herself as a "Libertarian-style Republican" who opposes corporate subsidies and represents the party's shifting priorities.

They are more likely to oppose deficit spending, protectionism, subsidies (especially to corporations) race-based affirmative action and many regulations on small businesses.