The vast difference in budgets between Method and a mainstream brand like Tide can actually be a positive for Method, Mr. Means says, because Method can present itself as "a brand by the people, of the people and for the people".
Nevertheless, there might be differences in budget ceilings and different degrees to which some services are reimbursed between the ASHIPs.
Currently, a firefighter in one part of the country could be far less well protected than one in another because of differences in budget, and that just isn't right.
"There are differences in budgets and differences in resources," said Ron Courson, the director of sports medicine at the University of Georgia who has served on several national committees regarding athlete safety.
Both schools tend to favor unusual or contemporary works over standard fare, and although there are differences in budgets and facilities (Juilliard is the better endowed), both offer productions that are fully staged and costumed, thoughtfully lighted and directed by experienced hands.
Still, there is the question of whether Mr. Corzine has the will to impose the kind of tax increases to make a sustainable difference in the budget.
It would, however, be enough to make a substantial if presumably one-time difference in the budget deficit, which is projected to total $165 billion for the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30.
Whether a given school is eligible for Title I money can make a big difference in its budget, because that money can be used for many programs and can total up to $1,800 per student.
What difference in your budget does 0.25percentt actually make?
The average annual Social Security payment is $17,189, an amount that makes a big difference in the budget of a typical retiree.
