11.   Among voters, tax cuts are a significantly higher priority for Republicans than for Democrats and independents.

12.   Among Republicans, some favor tax cuts as a way to speed economic growth, while others believe balancing the budget should be the higher priority.

13.   An even higher priority than catching the spies, however, was safeguarding the secrecy of Venona.

14.   And to them, fear of crime and dissatisfaction with the welfare system appear to have a much higher priority.

15.   Another major subway construction project was given higher priority, and more financial backing, than many transit experts outside the MTA had expected.

16.   Apparently, safeguarding the Pennsylvania Avenue habitat of the bulbous-nosed Arkansas prevaricator is a higher priority.

17.   At the same time, they added, efforts to thwart attacks have been given a much higher priority.

18.   Banks and bondholders secured by Enron property and other creditors have higher priority.

19.   Because of that problem, the Boston Center was given a higher priority by the FAA for a new computer display system.

20.   Administration officials insist that their approach puts a higher priority on job creation and speedy transfer of properties than the policies of previous Republican administrations.