11. At least 36 states have laws and regulations that require prompt payment of claims for insurance carriers. 12. But smaller vendors, pinched by a sluggish economy and relying on prompt payment , have been less patient. 13. But miners say they haven't received it all and want guarantees to ensure prompt payment in the future. 14. The prompt payment should help Alpargatas achieve lower interest when it seeks financing in the future, Etchebarne said. 15. The changes will allow prompt payment of January's checks and electronic transfers for 3.3 million veterans and their dependents. 16. But prompt payment of medical claims has been a tough problem, and some tightening of the rules is needed. 17. The cancellation of debts and prompt payment to suppliers has given the administration greater bargaining power with its suppliers. 18. Hewitt also noted that one provision of the bankruptcy filing would specifically allow for prompt payment to dairy farmers. 19. They offer easier terms for borrowers than private banks demand but insist strictly on prompt payment of interest and principal. 20. But miners say the government owes them much more, and they also want guarantees to ensure prompt payment in the future.
