31.   It seems that on the subject of spending priorities, Mr. Scheumack has learned more from the state of Texas than he realizes.

32.   It is a topic that is sure to be discussed in the days ahead as President Clinton and Congress wage their annual debate on federal budget spending priorities.

33.   Kennedy said Mrs. Clinton spoke pointedly to the House Democrats about trying to focus the midterm election debate on the differences in spending priorities between the two parties.

34.   Lottery dollars, coupled with a commitment to make education the top spending priority in our state, can help create a truly superior educational experience.

35.   NIH officials have tried to compile such information, but contend that the numbers should not be used as the main criteria in setting spending priorities.

36.   No one expects another federal shutdown, but Democrats and Republicans remain sharply divided over spending priorities.

37.   Now that the Web has lost some of its wonder, it is no longer quite the spending priority among traditional companies.

38.   Of all of the pressing needs President Clinton could have addressed as his top new spending priority, he picked long-term health care for seniors and the disabled.

39.   Perry backs those spending priorities but emphasizes his support of a program to fund master reading teachers and a statewide database on gang members.

40.   Riordan said Burke could step in immediately to begin making some of the difficult decisions the agency needs made about spending priorities.