11.   In a joint statement issued with the profits report, the co-chairmen said the conditions causing reduced profits are likely to continue.

12.   Most corporate income taxes come out of the pockets of wealthier taxpayers in the form of reduced profits from capital investment, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

13.   Partners face the prospect of reduced profits because of the downturn coupled with a significantly higher cost structure.

14.   Reduced profits reduce tax revenues and increase the budget deficit.

15.   That system is inefficient because it rewards efficiency with reduced profits, Bell officials said.

16.   The reduced profit was because of lower sales of its truck-mounted and self-propelled boom operations.

17.   The stronger wholesale performance was partially offset by reduced profits from its natural gas distribution and European energy segments.

18.   Transamerica Corp. third-quarter earnings were little changed as reduced profit in life insurance and finance offset a gain in real estate services.

19.   Corning on Friday copied Microsoft, beating expectations but warning of reduced profits in the fourth quarter.

20.   Corning on Friday copied Microsoft, beating forecasts but warning of reduced profits in the fourth quarter.