61.   Unfortunately, this same global competition is also forcing governments to downsize, and they are doing it by shredding their social safety nets and junking their welfare programs.

62.   Weak consumer spending and increased competition forced suppliers to cut prices of food, automobiles and electronics.

63.   Voucher proponents have argued that the competition will force public schools to improve, but Munoz said the improved student scores occurred before the CEO voucher program was begun.

64.   At the same time, increased competition is forcing luxury companies to become more efficient.

65.   But it said tightening price competition has forced it to shift production to a lower-cost area.

66.   Chinese leaders hope foreign competition will force inefficient state industries to change and will ensure markets for Chinese exports.

67.   China hopes increased competition will force state businesses to shape up, though that could wind up costing millions of jobs.

68.   Chinese leaders hope foreign competition will force inefficient state industries to change and wil ensure markets for Chinese exports.

69.   Competition forced the Georgia-based apparel maker to move all its sewing operations offshore by August, company officials said.

70.   Despite the drop, increased competition forced independent video stores to launch an aggressive marketing campaign, which led to better sales at some locations.