1.   If the current situation does not cost Frieder his job, it should at least force him to re-examine recruiting practices.

2.   Labor Secretary Robert Reich said the report proved that raising the minimum wage does not cost jobs.

3.   It costs jobs, as well as being more expensive in the long run.

4.   Staff are protesting at cuts in the education budget which will cost jobs and increase class sizes.

5.   And in a way, Smith also is helping Mickens improve, which could cost Smith his job.

6.   And that may cost jobs here, turning on its head the argument of U.S. labor unions that fast-track legislation would cost American workers their jobs.

7.   As is the case around the country, pollsters say California voters are in a sour mood -- which could cost incumbents their jobs in some close races.

8.   At the minimum, sales of big ticket items such as cars and trucks are expected to taper off this year and cost some jobs at local auto plants.

9.   A free-trade deal with Jordan would not cost jobs here, but would attract investment to Jordan and establish it as a model in the region.

10.   Business interests, particularly the aluminum industry, have opposed further constraints on hydropower generation for salmon restoration, arguing that the resulting higher power rates will cost jobs.