Players have heard such gloomy projections before and remain skeptical.

Democratic lawmakers noted, though, that even the gloomiest projection last session did not come close to the current projected shortfall.

The employment statistics, together with a rise in the hourly wage index last month of eight-tenths of 1 percent, erased many of the gloomy projections.

Despite the gloomy projections, Dr. Joseph emphasized immediate action would prevent an even worse catastrophe than is forecast.

Earnings Report The gloomy projection was included in an otherwise strong third-quarter earnings report for the tobacco, beer and food giant.

He used the gloomy projections as an opportunity to reiterate the Governor's call for a statutory ceiling on spending.

He bases that gloomy projection on George Allen's dictum that for every rookie you start, you will lose a game.

The gloomy projections are expected to be announced on Monday, when the company discloses the details of its plan to revamp Chrysler and eliminate 26,000 jobs.

Everything that I have been taught or have read casts a gloomier projection for Earth's ecosystems.

In the past, the riders group has accused the authority of using gloomy financial projections to scare the public into accepting a fare increase.