61.   Several large employers said the merger trend had not paid off in better care.

62.   Several employers say they have been surprised that so few co-workers complain.

63.   Several large Valley employers said there were no apparent signs of higher-than-usual absenteeism.

64.   Several small employers said that they feared that any changes to Social Security would saddle them with more burdens, but they were keeping an open mind.

65.   Socialists say it will create thousands of jobs, but employers say the plan may bankrupt them.

66.   Some businesses would go bankrupt and others would have to eliminate jobs in order to survive, the employers said.

67.   Some employers said they did receive warnings of impending blackouts.

68.   Some employers say the mandate is ineffective in reducing air pollution, given the high cost.

69.   Some employers say they automatically deep-six a cover letter with misspelled words.

70.   Some employers say a bit of arm twisting is sometimes necessary to force workers to help themselves.