1.   Aggressive fund-raising tactics and preparations for a larger electorate in this presidential election year fueled the increase.

2.   At the same time, zero-tolerance policies on drugs have fueled an increase in police actions.

3.   At the same time, it has fueled an increase in sales of certified memorabilia by companies and licensees who have exclusive deals with athletes.

4.   Ballooning energy prices fueled the increases in both months.

5.   - Insurance premium increases were fueled by higher spending for prescription drugs.

6.   But Potok said that the proliferation of hate-group Internet sites and of racist rock music seemed to be fueling the increase.

7.   Changes in the law also fueled big increases in applicants.

8.   Fueling that increase is the predicted development of new, expensive medical technologies.

9.   Hill said several reasons fueled the increase.