51.   The two consumers groups also raised antitrust concerns about that transaction.

52.   These groups raise money for polling, advertising and other political activities but do not have to disclose contributors, as long as they do not back candidates.

53.   Those groups can raise enough money to swamp the messages of the candidates themselves.

54.   When Gregg attempted to insert the extension into the agricultural funding bill, several consumer watchdog groups raised an uproar.

55.   When asked how much money his group has raised and from whom, Macdonald flat out refused to say.

56.   Within months, the early draft was a full-scale script with music, choreography and professional actors, paid for by the money the group had raised.

57.   Yet even as advocacy groups have raised the sights, the political system they lobby has barely responded.

58.   After advocacy groups raised the issue, ABC in July said at least five of their shows would add minorities.

59.   Board treasurer Victor Grigoraci said the group was still raising the money to pay for the designs.

60.   Bush told Sharon that Christian groups had raised the issue with him.