41.   In fact, in some important ways the current budget crisis is as bad as the crisis of a decade ago.

42.   In yet another report, Treasury said the government posted its first December budget surplus in more than two decades as the budget crisis and shutdown restrained spending.

43.   It had accelerated following the budget crisis and shutdown of the federal government in December and January.

44.   It is still uncertain if Italy will qualify to join, even though it has overcome its recent coalition and budget crisis.

45.   It was a significant Republican concession, but White House aides said such conditions were political blackmail and set the stage for a budget crisis Monday night.

46.   It would be one thing if there were a budget crisis or if we were being taxed into economic immobility.

47.   Kelly faces a daunting task as he pursues his goals despite a city budget crisis.

48.   Kelly has formulated his plans in the shadow of a looming budget crisis, with Bloomberg making it clear that the Police Department will not be exempt from cuts.

49.   Last week, he insisted that Texas is in the midst of a budget crisis.

50.   Last year, Ohio lawmakers faced a budget crisis.