31.   Schatz attributed the big increase during the past two years partly to deals that members of Congress struck with President Bill Clinton, who signed the legislation.

32.   Simulcast betting is also expected to increase during the Triple Crown season.

33.   Small employers will see the biggest cost increases during the next few months because they have fewer workers to spread the risk, experts say.

34.   The company said the appeals court decision lets unions dictate whether employers should give discretionary pay increases during negotiations.

35.   The federal government is reaping record amounts of revenue, thanks to a booming economy and two substantial tax increases during the past decade.

36.   The fruits of the Simpson haul have been dramatic ad-rate increases during trial coverage.

37.   The increase during the year was fueled by demand for credit from borrowers in Latin America countries, most of which had booming economies.

38.   The new CPI has bolstered speculation that the Bank of Israel will raise interest rates because of high price increases during the last two months.

39.   The move seemed to leave the way open for perhaps one more increase during the spring, depending on how fast the economy decelerates.

40.   Three of the five regions surveyed reported an increase during the month.