1.   The deteriorating economy prompted an announcement in November that all foods would be rationed.

2.   But the deteriorating economy had hit the advertising industry hard, and jobs no longer were plentiful.

3.   Doug Mosier, a spokesman for the El Paso sector, agreed the increase in illegal crossings was because of the deteriorating Mexican economy.

4.   First, of course, the deteriorating economy has cooled the sales of just about anything with three-digit price tags.

5.   In explaining the move, the company cited the deteriorating economy, market conditions and the costs of replacing Firestone tires on its cars.

6.   In further evidence of falling confidence in the deteriorating economy, the run on the banks has begun with hundreds of Russians standing outside banks demanding money.

7.   Second, in the face of a difficult budget fight and a deteriorating economy, the country could not afford the cost.

8.   Some members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have said the deteriorating economy needs more stimulus from the government.

9.   The deteriorating Mexican economy plus Operation Gatekeeper had the effect of pushing border crossers further east.

10.   The country is facing a collapsing currency, a yawning budget deficit and a deteriorating economy.