1.   That spending will bring more channels, video-on-demand and better pictures and sound, along with high-speed Internet services.

2.   The increasing campaign spending by Boeing brings increasing scrutiny for the Seattle-based company.

3.   Economic experts, including the OSCE and the state Bank of Norway, warn that such free spending could bring economic turmoil, high inflation and increased interest rates.

4.   Rubin suggested that well-targeted social spending brings a high return in prosperity.