1.   However, he warned that continued vigilance is needed to keep spending down, so as to keep a lid on short-term interest rates and inflationary pressures.

2.   Leaders in both nations strengthened their banks, kept government spending in check and prevented sudden swings in their currencies.

3.   The plan is intended to recalculate the school-tax portion of the local property tax bills but keep school spending levels the same.

4.   A boom in housing has kept consumers spending on items for their homes.