61.   The graduate assignments the following year were reportedly very disappointing, with a disproportionate number being sent to rural areas.

62.   The idea won strong support in rural areas.

63.   The lack of affordable housing has major implications for families living in rural areas.

64.   The Land Protection Bill was talked out by MPs from rural areas.

65.   The larger size of authorities has produced complaints about remoteness from rural areas.

66.   The old communist party still holds sway in many rural areas.

67.   The plan was intended to help development in rural areas.

68.   The population in many rural areas has continued to fall.

69.   The proposed energy taxes would unfairly penalize people living in rural areas.

70.   The Republican senator established the task force to help build consensus and draft legislation on issues facing rural areas of the state.