Unfortunately the late 1990s saw a downturn in funding due to increased cost of Medicaid and the museum was again forced to face significant cutbacks.

Ryan's budget proposals "would mean significant cutbacks for education across the board."

There were no significant cutbacks in state aid this year, and in some cases, small gains.

Two agencies are making significant cutbacks, one laying off 23 percent of its staff and another closing an office.

A decline in copper prices has led to significant cutbacks in the industry around the world.

This created controversy on the UT campus during a time when academic programs were facing significant cutbacks.

The 1990s were a time of financial constraint as the Alberta government made significant budgetary cutbacks.

Indeed, it has suffered significant cutbacks, especially as regards freight, to the advantage of competing sectors.

"I think we are suggesting significant cutbacks in education, and that I don't like," he said.

Because of the Federal cuts and stiff competition for private money, he said, "there has been a significant cutback, particularly in organizing."