11.   But while few were paying attention, government spending surpassed the amounts envisioned in the stimulus measure, exceeding what even the most vociferous advocates had wanted.

12.   But while few were paying attention, the government spent more than envisioned in the stimulus measure, surpassing what even the most vociferous advocates had wanted.

13.   But while few were paying attention, the government spent more than envisioned in the stimulus measure, surpassing what even the most vociferous advocates wanted.

14.   Casino advocates want to give Texas gamblers a complete selection of options.

15.   Consumer advocates also want Congress to prohibit banks from pitching insurance and investment products to people with pending loan applications, a practice they regard as coercive.

16.   Could I risk everything, as some advocates wanted, or should I accept a substantial settlement that gets us going in the right direction?

17.   Consumer advocates wanted the law to require companies to ask customers before sharing information.

18.   Countries will be given three years to write the prohibition into their national laws, a time frame that is about a year longer than advocates had wanted.

19.   Environmental advocates want beverage companies to recycle old bottles into new ones, while carpet companies want the old bottles for themselves.

20.   Health advocates want it this way.