11.   But severe federal cuts in scientific funding could cause problems, he said.

12.   But Paul Senseman, director of communications in the House, said the purchases would be offset by severe cuts in the House operating budget.

13.   But their measure would require other budget cuts so severe as to drastically diminish the social programs they hold most dear.

14.   Dole also told the crowd in Red Bank that the president was trying to frighten them by charging that his economic plan would mean severe cuts in Medicare.

15.   Executives of oxygen therapy companies met behind closed doors with Finance Committee staffers this morning in a last minute effort to argue for less severe cuts.

16.   For New York, where both Gov. George Pataki and Mayor Rudolph Giuliani have proposed severe cuts in child welfare, the results could be particularly damaging.

17.   Fraternity students belonging to dueling clubs at the time actually tried to suffer as many bruises, broken bones and severe cuts as they could.

18.   Garcia rallied after being wobbled by Ledon in the second round, getting a severe cut over his right eye and one in his scalp.

19.   Golightly had helped the administration end affirmative action, repeal some civil rights laws and make severe cuts in social services.

20.   He said it would lead to severe cuts in health care, education and environmental programs.