21.   And it foresees smaller increases in the Consumer Price Index, which would mean slower growth in federal spending for benefit programs linked to inflation.

22.   And the big threat of higher American interest rates leading to shrinking capital inflows and slower growth, is still to come.

23.   And the overall U.S. economy continues to perform well, easing the costs for social programs that rise during times of slower growth and higher unemployment, economists say.

24.   And while California has begun to generate jobs at a faster clip than the nation, slower growth seems to be in store for the Los Angeles area.

25.   And Yardeni, among others, predicts that slower growth in coming months may well ease the pressure on wages.

26.   And, despite its slower growth, the bowling business is healthy, with most lane operators making more money than they ever have, he said.

27.   AOL attributed the slower growth to a summer lag.

28.   As a result, many companies, in a wide variety of industries, are expecting significantly slower growth in the coming months.

29.   As a result, the economy remains on a course of slower growth, she said.

30.   As soon as next Friday, when the employment report for July is released, Lipsky said investors hoping for slower growth could be disappointed.