71.   Polls show that most Americans plan to use their checks to pay down debts and build up savings rather than make new purchases.

72.   Business sentiment offers a clue to the thinking of people who make decisions about spending money on new purchases, facilities and workers.

73.   Business sentiment offers a clue to the thinking of people who make decisions about spending on new purchases, facilities and workers.

74.   British Airways has traditionally bought Boeing aircraft, though the airline has said that it was seeking flexible ways of financing the new purchase.

75.   Director Leopoldo Rodes says funds will not be lacking for new purchases.

76.   Economists watch the Ifo survey closely for clues on how managers are likely to view spending on new purchases, facilities and workers that could stimulate the economy.

77.   Due to the liquidity crunch, most banks and finance companies are slowing down financing of new home purchases.

78.   For businesses, the president asked lawmakers to approve faster tax write-offs for new purchases of business equipment.

79.   However, he also said Aker RGI was looking to make new purchases.

80.   New purchases were aimed at making the force capable of fighting a conventional war.