1.   Governors have long manipulated what programs are paid for from the general fund and from other revenues to make it appear that they are restraining spending.

2.   High levels of household debt could restrain consumer spending in the months ahead, analysts said.

3.   However, high levels of household debt could restrain consumer spending in the months ahead, analysts said.

4.   Still, rising household debt levels could restrain consumer spending in the months ahead, analysts said.

5.   Still, while the budget boosts funds for education substantially, spending overall is restrained.

6.   Still, rising household debt could restrain consumer spending in the months ahead, analysts said.

7.   In a nod to conservatives, he renewed his call to privatize portions of Social Security and restrain government spending, which would require cuts at several federal agencies.

8.   Rising oil and gas prices have squeezed corporate profits, and restrained consumer spending.