51.   The jobs program is part of a wider debate about tinkering with the German welfare state, where many believe high wages and social costs are stifling job growth.

52.   The United States fears that continued economic turmoil in Brazil could stifle growth elsewhere in a region that accounts for a major share of U.S. exports.

53.   While visiting Berlin as part of a weeklong campaign to boost economic ties with Europe, Fox voiced concern that high oil prices could stifle economic growth.

54.   Washington has lobbied for two years against what it considers overly burdensome rules it fears could stifle that growth.

55.   While visiting Berlin Fox voiced concern that high oil prices could stifle economic growth.

56.   Clarke has defended his actions by saying a raise in interest rates would stifle faltering growth of the British economy.

57.   Clinton repeatedly has threatened to veto the measures which, he argues, would stifle economic growth and reward rich Americans at the expense of those less fortunate.

58.   Leonov has lashed out at Lukashenko, a former Communist farm director, accuding him of maintaining a Soviet-style command economy that has stifled growth.

59.   Stocks tumbled on the Mexican market Thursday amid growing concerns by business leaders that high interest rates could stifle economic growth.