11.   Analysts said a recent increase in tobacco stocks combined with the Florida decision fueled the decline.

12.   And he criticized the popular view among some economists that a recent increase in business inventories of unsold goods meant that prices would not be rising soon.

13.   And he said that the Republicans in Congress deserved the credit for recent increases in the defense budget.

14.   Because of a recent increase in financing for food safety, the government has set up eight sites around the country for active surveillance of food-borne diseases.

15.   -- Despite recent increases, interest rates remain at historically low levels.

16.   A recent increase in on-line sites devoted to African-American culture also indicates that the complexion of cyberspace is changing.

17.   A recent increase of new corporate debt issuance and a rise in commodity prices also hurt prices, analysts said.

18.   A recent increase in capital requirements for Brazilian banks could also boost bond issuance, said Bydalek.

19.   A recent increase in the number of Japanese bankers and businessmen visiting Brazil indicates the trend is changing, Tanaka said.

20.   According to traders, recent increases in Mexican bond prices after a smooth election made other bonds more attractive.