1.   The crisis engendered by the dispute had national implications, Karnataka being one of the main bastions of Congress strength in the Lok Sabha.

2.   For this successful local experiment to have national implications there has to be a fundamental shift in attitudes.

3.   Ann Alexander, director of the Rutgers University Environmental Law Clinic, said the decision could have national implications.

4.   As a result, the first breakup had national implications and effects on consumers that are less evident in the second.

5.   Barbour tried to play down any national implications.

6.   Because of her prominence in the Republican firmament, the new budget is likely to be scrutinized for its national implications.

7.   Bush played down any national political implications of his visit with the volunteer group, which has significant influence in the state party hierarchy.

8.   But Hibbitts also saw national implications, saying the new Congress is not popular in Oregon.

9.   But in a number of states, initiatives not only have national implications but also are part of a national effort to affect an issue.

10.   But Ms. Molinari herself played down any national implications of the race.