31.   But economic fallout from the attacks, including rocketing layoffs, plunging consumer confidence and billions of dollars in lost business, has likely pushed the country into recession.

32.   Company officials denied the plan would include widespread layoffs, though some employees may be shifted to other positions.

33.   Company executives were silent on what changes, including any layoffs, can be expected from a review it is conducting of its cost structure and prices.

34.   Daewoo was declared bankrupt in November after its union rejected a restructuring plan that included layoffs.

35.   De la Rua vowed the cutbacks would not affect spending on social programs and would not include layoffs.

36.   He warned, however, that austerity measures, including layoffs, seem necessary to revitalize the company.

37.   He vowed the cutbacks would not affect spending on social programs and would not include layoffs.

38.   It proposes harsh measures including layoffs of thousands of workers in exchange for hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign aid.

39.   Some observers say it will be hard to reconcile trade union interests with strict fiscal policies and tough restructuring measures that could include mass layoffs in heavy industry.

40.   The cutbacks will include more staff reductions, including layoffs for the first time at The Wall Street Journal.