a. Despite the fact that our committee will meet in the near future, there are several decisions we must make at this point in time. b. This is to inform you that it is federal spending that is responsible for increases in the deficit. C. Due to the fact that Monday is a holiday, the showroom will in all probability be closed. d. I am writing this letter to let you know that there are no positions that are really open at this time. e. There was an announcement on MTV that stated that Spin Doctors, Nine Inch Nails, and Arrested Development won awards