51.   Immigration officials said they expected the measures to cut in half the waiting time for obtaining citizenship.

52.   In making its first interest rate cut in almost three years, the Fed cited a receding inflation threat.

53.   In large bowl, mix flour with other dry ingredients, then cut in shortening with pastry blender until well-blended.

54.   In Poland, investors are awaiting further decreases in inflation and an expected interest rate cut in April or May, analysts said.

55.   In October it cut food in coach on all flights of less than four hours and in first class on flights of less than two.

56.   In Tokyo Lehman cut staff in stock research for the auto industry, as well as stock and bond trading.

57.   Investors were surprised by the move because no major economic reports have been released since rates were cut in December.

58.   It took President Ronald Reagan three months longer to win passage of a tax cut in his first year in office.

59.   It was the second rating cut in two months.

60.   It was the third rate cut in the current economic cycle.