1.   And even those better positioned to ride out a longer downturn may be forced to cut back on spending to pay down debt, further weakening the economy.

2.   And he accused Bush of wanting to cut Social Security spending to pay for a tax cut that Gore argues would favor the rich.

3.   But he is vague where he will cut spending to pay for his generosity.

4.   Democrats contended Republicans were curbing spending to pay for the tax cut, the bulk of which, they said, would benefit the wealthy.

5.   Despite all their rhetoric about military needs, Republicans rarely, if ever, detail where they would cut spending to pay for the defense increases.

6.   Some analysts also believe consumers are too heavily in debt and will have to cut back spending to pay the bills.

7.   When she asked what happened to the academic enhancement funds, they told her the money was spent to pay down the athletic department deficit.

8.   With debt levels already high, many economists believe consumers will soon begin to reduce their spending to pay off mortgages and credit-card bills.

9.   Romney said much of the money will be spent to pay additional law enforcement and overtime for police officers.

10.   The president has not said where he will cut spending to pay for the new anti-terrorism programs.