Ten years ago, as homelessness worsened, state officials began financing a new model, the group home.

In 1985 they began financing a major archaeological excavation in Israel that continues today.

The Treasury began financing $72.6 billion this week with yesterday's regular weekly auction of three-month and six-month bills.

The motion asked the court to step in immediately to compel compliance and begin financing in the 1996-97 school year.

But in less than a year, the department was seeking authorization to begin financing it.

In the 1960s, the Indian government began financing independent art films based on Indian themes.

As a result of the oil crises of the 1970's and early 1980's, the government began financing research into energy-saving products.

Though the script was not finished at the time, Paramount began financing pre-production.

Some school districts began financing driver-ed programs by charging students.

At Flowers, which began financing its drivers' purchases in 1985, about 40 percent of its system is now run by independents.