On the regulatory front, there are now murmurs that Mr. Grasso had too much influence.

Citigroup has had a difficult year on the regulatory front.

Qwest could not, however, do much to reassure investors on the regulatory front.

The regulatory front may prove more troublesome.

There has been some progress on the regulatory front.

"In no way is this particular campaign shaped by our need on the regulatory or legal front," he added.

Q. How about on the regulatory front?

"We will immediately begin a massive opposition campaign on the legislative, regulatory and legal fronts, using every means at our disposal," Mr. Duffy said.

On the regulatory front, we were outgunned on two big issues.

He named five departments he believes need to be curbed on both the budgetary and regulatory fronts: