1.   As the process unfolded, individual contributions became increasingly hard to discern.

2.   But the rules for charitable contributions can become rather complicated, particularly when it comes to property.

3.   Defined contribution will become a reality in the next few years as health insurance premiums escalate again, adds Uwe Reinhardt, a Princeton University health economist.

4.   Generous campaign contributions have become akin to a calling card, a way for businessmen to introduce themselves to politicians.

5.   If the contribution becomes too much for the Russians, NASA plans to launch its temporary substitute for the service module.

6.   Nader rightly denounces the legalized bribery that political contributions have become.

7.   So their contributions became more valuable.

8.   This may provide some cover for stalling an agreement but is unlikely to fly very far in a re-election campaign if tobacco contributions become an issue.

9.   This off-the-cuff contribution became part of a generally glowing report card on the Lopez family.

10.   Their reputations are such that even their campaign contributions have become liabilities.