51.   Although the tales of graft and shakedowns have no apparent connection to the budget deficit, some of the principals are the same.

52.   An announcement on the budget deficit is expected soon.

53.   An attempt by the previous government to close the budget deficit by raising fuel prices aroused a public outcry and was withdrawn after just three days.

54.   Among other things, they take the focus away from the need to bring down the budget deficit.

55.   An expensive stimulus package now could overheat the economy, increase the national debt, worsen budget deficits and waste funds that could help needed programs.

56.   Analysts said a growing U.K. budget deficit, competition from bond sales elsewhere, worry about European monetary union and general market weakness conspired to keep investors away.

57.   Analysts said a growing U.K. budget deficit, competition from bond sales elsewhere, worry about European monetary union and market weakness conspired to keep investors away.

58.   Analysts said financial companies are benefiting from expectations of continued cuts of the federal budget deficit and modest inflation.

59.   Among other things, Corrigan cited the soaring federal budget deficit, a fragile banking system, an overvalued dollar, and a credit binge by American consumers.

60.   An assault on the structural causes of inflation, such as the high budget deficit, should help to reduce interest rates, he said.