61.   Before the attack, the maquiladoras already were experiencing a slump as a result of the economic downturn in the U.S.

62.   Biotech companies, grappling with low stock prices that prevent them from raising additional funds, are facing the economic downturn with their financial backs to the wall.

63.   Boeing executives said that the latest announcements were the unfortunate result of the economic downturn in Asia.

64.   Blair, however, has compared himself to Thatcher, speaking admiringly of the tough leadership she brought to a Britain dispirited by Labor unrest and economic downturn.

65.   - Coping with financial losses attributable to the economic downturn, which was worsened by the terrorist attacks.

66.   A Congressional Budget Office forecast out this week says the economic downturn and the tax cut could force the government to dip into the Social Security surplus.

67.   A drop in the market or an overall economic downturn could also reduce bonuses, and thus the taxes paid, Boyd noted.

68.   A ministry official said the economic downturn is already being reflected in trade figures.

69.   A normal economic downturn had provoked the usual bear market.

70.   A prominent Boston law firm said Monday that a slowdown in business because of the economic downturn had forced it to lay off about a dozen associates.