11.   But DeBusk points out that the bill also increases civil and criminal penalties for export control violators, which might have real appeal to lawmakers right now.

12.   But this week, in response to Democratic criticism, they argued that the bill would actually increase spending for certain purposes like child care for welfare recipients.

13.   By acknowledging that the tobacco bill would increase revenues, its proponents made the legislation vulnerable to charges that it was a means of financing new government spending.

14.   Critics contend that the bill would increase health costs at a time when the economy already shows signs of weakness.

15.   Domestically, the bill would increase penalties for federal crimes linked to terrorism and make them punishable under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

16.   Finally, the South Africans worry that the trade bill could sharply increase the power of multinational companies at the expense of the fledgling African economies.

17.   For one thing, the bill likely will increase the cost of campaigns, as restrictions passed in earlier years in Arizona did, Shadegg said.

18.   House Republicans said the bill would increase the accuracy of the census.

19.   If Starr does file charges, or even if he just makes demands for more presidential depositions and information, the legal bills could increase significantly.

20.   In addition, many House Democrats dislike the fact that the Senate bill would increase the Watergate-era limits on donations to candidates and political parties.