51.   But some conservatives say focusing on paying down the debt dilutes support for tax cuts, which they see as a far more potent way of stimulating additional growth.

52.   But they said short-term stimulus needs to be accompanied by a commitment to running surpluses and paying down more debt in the long run.

53.   But they said paying down the national debt should get top priority if the projected budget surplus materializes.

54.   But those who believe that trade deficits merely reflect the low savings rate insist that any budget surpluses be used to pay down Treasury debt.

55.   But Viacom can also qualify by paying down the debt incurred in a previous media purchase.

56.   But, meanwhile, the Social Security and other trust fund money has been used to pay down the national debt.

57.   By doing so, they would help to pay down the federal debt, which Wait described as the most fiscally responsible thing lawmakers could do.

58.   But when he was unable to sell off parts of the company fast enough to pay down his debt, it was forced into bankruptcy.

59.   By selling the Italian venture, known as Telepiu, Vivendi could use the proceeds to help pay down the debt.

60.   Cablevision has been pursuing a strategy of bringing in equity partners to help pay down its debt.