1.   During the recent recession, hotel owners nationwide had difficulty borrowing money to refurbish.

2.   States have great difficulty collecting money across state lines.

3.   The Solon, Ohio-based company provides loans to buyers of used cars who have difficulty borrowing money elsewhere.

4.   The debate also came two days after Elizabeth Dole, the lone woman seeking the GOP nomination, quit the race citing difficulty raising money.

5.   The meeting also came two days after Elizabeth Dole, the lone woman seeking the GOP nomination, quit the race citing difficulty raising money.