Mr. Thornburgh cited budgetary constraints nine months ago when he laid off the five career spokesmen with many years in their jobs.

The Bush Administration, citing fiscal constraints, has been less than enthusiastic.

Citing fiscal constraints, members of Congress tended to react tepidly immediately after the speech.

The city closed the engine company nearly three years ago, citing financial constraints.

The project had seemed to stall after Sept. 11, when the Postal Service questioned the feasibility, citing "severe financial constraints."

Citing financial constraints, ABC backed out of bidding for a new contract beginning in the 2008-09 season.

However, it was then reported that they withdrew, citing financial constraints and lack of preparation time due to the late invite.

Vilsack dropped out of the race on February 23, 2007 citing monetary constraints.

The Solomon Islands initially confirmed their participation, and were due to play against the hosts on September 20, but then pulled out, citing financial constraints.

But the City Department of Transportation has decided to delay the project until 1997, citing fiscal constraints.