"If we give up 50 percent, we're not going to win many games," he said.

The Nasdaq gave up 6.41 points, or 0.32 percent, to 1,994.22.

Why would you give up 50 percent of the population when talent's a scarce resource?

The Governor's plan practically asks us to give up 25 percent of our coverage.

For their part, the workers gave up 20 percent in pension, health and vacation benefits.

He had to give up 50 percent of that money to the unofficial "pot."

They each gave up 10 to 20 percent of their own.

The Nasdaq composite index gave up 6.92 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at 2,177.93.

"But there is no way an individual should have to give up 50 percent of their profits to friends of the Governor."

Someone earning $180,000 would give up 85 percent of his or her benefits.