1.   An independent economist gave a presentation on behalf of both companies.

2.   A new budget announced last month envisions only a mild slowdown, contrary to the predictions of most independent economists.

3.   Along with Greenspan, the committee will hear from Fed critics and independent economists.

4.   But many independent economists think the industry exaggerates the potential damage.

5.   But some independent economists suggest that he is raising expectations at a time when the Peruvian government has a growing budget deficit and the regional economy is slowing.

6.   But the Fed is hard pressed to point to independent economists who share its fears.

7.   Cubans eligible for the assistance would include political prisoners and their families, dissidents or repatriated refugees, independent economists and journalists and members of religious groups.

8.   Government growth forecasts until now, as well as the forecasts of most independent economists, have predicted lower growth rates.

9.   Independent economists say the government figure for short-term debt is optimistic.

10.   Independent economists consider a reduction in the budget deficit as key to attracting foreign investment to Argentina.