1. Britain's largest compact disc maker is insisting it WON'T be cutting prices, despite scathing criticism in a report by MPs. BNC
2. Instead, the only thing it is hoped the VAT receipts will help insulate is the Chancellor of the Exchequer himself, from further scathing criticism of his massive borrowings. BNC
3. Nevertheless, 31 Democrats voted against and some, notably Daniel P. Moynihan (New York) and Bill Bradley (New Jersey), voiced scathing criticism. BNC