But proponents say the spending could be matched with state and local funds and used in proven programs adopted by private businesses.

Council members said they objected to adding a new program, with uncertain administrative costs, at a time when many proven programs were in jeopardy.

Rather, she said, "we want to make sure people understand that Edison schools are not doing better than comparable public schools that use proven programs."

There is, though, no proven program for recovery.

The book lacks a thoughtful strategy for wide-scale implementation of proven programs.

The page lists links to proven and legitimate antispyware programs.

"They will have to be reconciled with proven programs and traditional Congressional priorities."

Similar grants to proven programs in other cities could also yield dramatic returns.

AAfC is a nonprofit organization and has established a proven program.

Finally, it was very much hoped that financial provision in the Groups for this proven and valuable programme would not be reduced.