1.   Before the referendum, the chances of the government doing anything Decisive to reduce the deficit were shrinking fast.

2.   Hayward kicked his third penalty on the stroke of half-time though Harries reduced the deficit with a penalty for Newport.

3.   The dispute has left the bipartisan efforts to reduce the deficit in, at least temporary, tatters.

4.   There is no way to reduce the deficit more efficiently and more painlessly than with a higher rate of economic growth.

5.   They agreed that countries with fiscal and current-account deficits should reduce budget deficits and increase private savings.

6.   As East Fife pushed forward hoping to reduce the deficit, they were caught on the break by Paul Tosh, who ran through to add a fourth.

7.   Also, the prospect of new taxes to reduce the deficit threatens to discourage consumers from shopping, economists say.

8.   Among the rulings, the commission said the proceeds from the sale of gold cannot be used to reduce deficits, but are allowable to reduce overall debt.

9.   And Democrats, including Wofford, have criticized GOP promises to cut taxes, increase defense spending and reduce the deficit without touching Social Security.