A legal analysis found on May 15, 2009, that adding such language to the budget despite the bans was likely legal.

More cases have been filed against even the nation's largest firms, they add, despite the extensive internal controls that are widely in place.

I should add, despite the undoubtedly wretched conditions the miners endure, what alternative life would they have without this work?

"I'm in good health," he added, despite surgery in 1991 for prostate cancer.

The valley added just 1.7 percent, or 21,200, new jobs, despite an increase of nearly 90 percent in venture capital, to $6.1 billion.

Each member made sure to add their own unique signature to the music despite the well-known sounds they created with previous projects.

With some considerable degree of success, I might add, despite the difficulties of isolation.

But he is quick to add that despite their work with the poor, the friars are not social workers.

State officials hope the $400 million project will add thousands of jobs, despite the slump in the tech sector.

And this, they add, despite large expenditures on security.