11.   Allowing independent groups to raise unlimited money for phony issue ads is far from ideal.

12.   But both groups raise serious concerns that most of the hospitals that close will be those serving poor communities, leaving residents with less medical care and fewer jobs.

13.   But it confers such status that it becomes much easier for arts groups to raise the additional money needed.

14.   But other groups have raised doubts about its cost, and whether cheaper alternatives could accomplish the same goals.

15.   But proposals submitted by church, social and union groups often raise important issues and can have an effect.

16.   Calemine also questioned why the group raised the issue for the first time this week.

17.   Civil liberties groups have raised concerns about such measures as potential invasions of privacy and the possibility of abuse.

18.   Consumer groups are also raising concerns about the Connecticut deal.

19.   Environmental groups have raised no major opposition, but some are ambivalent.

20.   He also discovered that a private booster group had raised money to buy Newton a condominium in the Bahamas.