71.   In many cases, businesses are eliminating jobs to improve their financial standing -- rather than in reaction to worsening business conditions.

72.   In many cases, businesses are eliminating jobs to improve their financial standing, rather than reacting to worsening business conditions.

73.   In March, however, retailers and wholesalers eliminated jobs.

74.   In recent weeks, the Seattle Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Dallas Morning News have also eliminated jobs.

75.   In the months ahead, many companies are planning to fire workers and eliminate vacant jobs to improve their financial condition.

76.   In November, Aetna said it would sell the property and casualty unit to New York-based Travelers Group Inc., which will eliminate jobs at both companies.

77.   In the U.S., meantime, businesses continue to merge and streamline operations -- and eliminate jobs -- to keep costs in check.

78.   In the last year, financial companies have eliminated more jobs than they have in decades.

79.   Investors often reward companies that eliminate jobs and reorganize themselves to become more efficient.

80.   It is true that working conditions in Third World countries can be horrific, but the tariffs could eliminate the jobs of millions of workers in these countries.