The state, however, lacked evidence of rape in one case.

Another 17 states probably lack the funds needed for a full year of benefits during tough times.

About 125,000 homes in the two states still lacked power.

But the state lacked money, and nothing came of either proposal.

They are important because men feel that without them the state would be lacking in moral standards.

Little has been planned for the very rural areas and the state lacks the resources to implement them.

But this will be a tough sell, given that many states lack the data- gathering system to produce the information the country needs.

The lawyers say the state would lack a functioning government in control of its own territory.

He said the state spends $200 million a year on economic development but lacks a strategic plan.

Two jurors said the state lacked the evidence to convict him.