Despite continued spending to improve its image, little had changed by 1990, association officials found.

For 2003, net income was up 6 percent, to $5 billion, despite price pressure and increased spending on research and development of drugs.

Despite recent high provincial spending, tuition costs remain a concern for many Alberta students.

The sharp declines come despite heavy spending on discounts.

Yet despite extra spending of $100 million, test scores and the dropout rate have not substantially improved.

Mr. Clinton emphasized today that, despite such new spending, his budget was headed toward balance by the year 2002.

The new talk reflects the Democrats' staying power despite heavy spending by Republicans.

Interest has flagged despite unprecedented spending on advertising - $20 million in the last two years - to attract new candidates.

New sales fell 11 percent to less than 1.5 million policies, despite heavy spending on advertising.

Price scored 13 points and pushed himself to play 30 minutes, despite spending Sunday night in a Cleveland hospital.