21.   State and local authorities say they have had few opportunities to pursue such cases, citing difficulty in obtaining criminal convictions under the Political Reform Act.

22.   The allies had previously balked at spending such a large amount on Russian disarmament, citing the difficulties of oversight and the potential for corruption.

23.   The health-care company cited continuing difficulties with recent acquisitions by its Pharmacy Corp. of America unit and higher startup costs for new hospitals.

24.   The Natick, Massachusetts-based company also cited difficulty with receiving reimbursements in Japan for one its products for the reduced earnings guidance, Weiss said.

25.   They cited difficulty getting loans, jobs and equal treatment in stores and car lots.

26.   Owner Dale Coyne cited a difficulty in finding financial support for his two cars driven by Luiz Garcia Jr. and Michael Krumm.

27.   And on Thursday, there was no television transmission at all, with officials citing technical difficulties.

28.   Bahceli had opposed holding the annual meeting this year, citing funding difficulties amid an economic crisis, the channel said.

29.   But the rebels did not show, citing logistics difficulties.

30.   Elizabeth Dole cited fund-raising difficulties Wednesday in her decision to quit the GOP race.