11.   Some analysts cautioned that such lavish campaign spending has a greater impact in off-year special elections.

12.   Such spending has the dual benefit of stimulating growth and raising the long-term potential of the economy.

13.   The amount is uncertain because there are no limits and such spending does not have to be disclosed.

14.   The case brought masses of fact-finding and depositions about what effect unlimited spending has on American politics, from the proliferation of rich candidates to rising cynicism.

15.   The spending had some side benefits.

16.   Years of free spending has the city of Atlanta grappling with a government it can no longer afford.

17.   Capital spending by businesses has yet to turn around, which means a key component to a sustained recovery is lacking, economists said.

18.   Domestic spending has slumped, local property prices continue to fall, and banks are facing increasing numbers of non-performing loans, the report said.

19.   Republicans said the delayed spending would have little effect on scientists, who could maneuver around it.

20.   Such large-scale public spending has potential for not only graft, but mismanagement, he said.