71.   The new requirements would not lower academic standards because applicants with GPAs in the top half would still be chosen, he said.

72.   The version Clinton signed was stripped of some measures he had supported, including increased wiretap authority and lowered standards for lawsuits against sellers of guns used in crimes.

73.   There also is talk of lowering standards.

74.   Their story lines are much more fascinating than their layup lines, lifting ticket sales and fan interest while lowering moral standards.

75.   They lowered the standards for what constitutes solvency to keep terminally sick thrifts open.

76.   Those who have battled with him accuse Murdoch of selling sex and sensationalism and succeeding to the point that it has lowered the standards of journalism and television.

77.   Unable to recruit enough workers, Otto Engineering near Chicago lowered its standards.

78.   While the survey also showed business loan demand has increased, fewer banks are lowering their standards for businesses or consumers.

79.   While the FBI is trying to increase its numbers of female and minority agents, it is not lowering its standards.

80.   Yet Foley remains unwilling to lower its standards and has customers who will pay a premium.