The companies cite regulatory issues, inadequate rates and slow progress on cost-saving measures enacted in 1998.

Neither delegation cited progress today toward a peace formula.

In a speech on the opening day of the meeting, he cited extensive progress in moving the Americas toward democracy.

Those who defend his legacy cite the political stability and economic progress under his rule.

Aides commended the decision and cited progress on several fronts.

But Democrats cite progress made before the Iran affair became public.

Standard & Poor's raised its ratings on many of Japan's top banks citing a better business environment and progress made reducing bad loans.

He cited progress on making electronic filing available to more taxpayers and said that a large proportion of new technology projects would be contracted out.

BankAmerica cited progress in its efforts to control expenses.

The estimate also cites progress in attacking terrorist networks throughout the world, particularly efforts to kill or capture Qaeda senior leaders, the administration officials said.