11.   He said the real threat to state economies and budgets, in every case, was increased spending.

12.   In some cases, Republican lawmakers even seem willing to increase spending on programs that are not usually first on their agenda.

13.   Never mind that the economic outlook is suddenly murky, and that any downturn would create considerable pressure to stimulate growth through tax cuts and spending increases.

14.   Moving down the list, one can cut or increase government spending in each category.

15.   Now, government officials are trying to rouse the economy by cutting interest rates, lowering taxes and increasing spending.

16.   One concern voiced by analysts was increased spending due to new product introductions.

17.   Ramos said the long-term solution to the rice shortage is increased spending for irrigation, which would make the crop less susceptible to droughts and typhoon.

18.   Seondo soared last week on optimism the government would increase spending for environmental protection.

19.   Shares of companies that make telephone and cable-television equipment also rose on optimism that approval of the telecommunications bill will lead to increased spending on equipment.

20.   Summers also urged the bank to conserve its resources in good times to be better prepared to increase spending when times are tough and the poor need help most.