11.   Another industry association said carmakers are boosting production to get their autos into showrooms ahead of the tax increase.

12.   As the debate over free access continues, the Internet service providers association said it was considering taking legal action with government antitrust authorities against the banks.

13.   At the same time, the medical association said it was dismayed that the government had not proposed spending any more money on the health service.

14.   Although about a dozen female wrestlers were participating throughout the state before the decision, the association says only three girls are registered.

15.   But it can also be easily controlled, greatly reducing the risk of further health problems, the association says.

16.   But the association said it opposed the idea of merging the insurance funds of banks and savings institutions without merging their charters.

17.   But the association said it will continue to press for a system where security personnel screen boarding passengers by watching for identifying characteristics and mannerisms.

18.   But several police associations said having to record the data would be an unnecessary burden and would contradict the training officers receive to ignore the race of suspects.

19.   But the scientific associations said the amendment would have a chilling effect on the open exchange of information and the progress of scientific research and development.

20.   By item, sales of clothing, food, household appliances and accessories such as bags and jewelry supported overall sales, the association said.