But since 1995, every percentage-point increase in economic growth has resulted in just 0.10 percent more jobs.

That change resulted in about 60 percent of the students' passing the December test, rather than 27 percent.

The creditors estimate that the proposal would result in 20 percent to 40 percent losses on their loans.

McDonald's said the change would result in potatoes with no cholesterol and 45 percent less fat per serving than those the company had served.

Today's projected reduction, coupled with the 17,000 jobs eliminated last year, would result in a total cut of 24,000 jobs, or about 14 percent fewer.

That would cost as much as $100 million, but could result in 20 percent higher market prices, the report said.

He estimates that his approach could result in more than 95 percent of the population's being insured.

The move will result in 340 layoffs, or 40 percent of its Internet work force, and cut the company's spending by nearly $100 million a year.

It is part of a national trend that has resulted in 60 percent of kindergartners attending for a full day.

For someone 80 years old, it results in 20 percent in equities.