But if there is a strong large-scale push in general transportation, it might make the power industry fearful of having to compete against motorists for natural-gas supplies and thus more cautious about making a major commitment themselves.

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That is why the General Accounting Office has commissioned a large-scale study to answer the question.

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"It would appear to be some large-scale bank liquidation--not a specific bank but banks in general, " said Addison Armstrong, director of market research for Tradition Energy in Stamford, Connecticut.

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