1.   A group of senators has introduced legislation that would toughen penalties for terrorist acts and extend U.S. criminal jurisdiction over some terrorism committed overseas.

2.   Clinton also called for legislation that would toughen penalties for people who commit felonies while armed.

3.   Congress upped the stakes two years ago when it toughened the penalties for the crime.

4.   Congress is now considering legislation that would toughen penalties for those who use their computers to lure kids into having sex.

5.   Durbin also wants to toughen the penalty for making or selling fake Ids.

6.   Governor Paul Cellucci, who wants to expand the registry and toughen penalties for sex offenders, Friday demanded lawmakers fix the problems.

7.   He has supported bills to toughen criminal penalties, to expand the death penalty, to ban assault rifles and to restrict handgun purchases.

8.   He has had legislation introduced that would toughen penalties for domestic violence and has frequently criticized judges who he thinks have been lenient on men who assault women.

9.   It also toughens penalties for selling or using false documents to obtain benefits, and requires school administrators and other local officials to report suspected illegal immigrants to authorities.

10.   It toughens penalties for Medicare and Medicaid fraud, reduces paperwork and offers tax breaks for long-term care.