21.   A widening trade gap led some investors to speculate the government would increase the pace of devaluation to boost exports.

22.   According to press reports this weekend, the IMF is demanding the government increase domestic gasoline prices as one of the conditions for an agreement.

23.   But first, the government would increase its hard currency reserves and then pump rubles into the economy.

24.   But if one wants to use it, remember that since then the government has increased Social Security benefits substantially and begun the Medicare system.

25.   But the federal government will not increase its reimbursement rates for those counties.

26.   By forcing tight airports to create space for small carriers, the government can increase competition.

27.   California Democratic Representative Pete Stark complained that in the last-minute drafting, the bill was changed to let the government increase payments to drug companies.

28.   By limiting and simplifying the menu of bonds, the government can increase buying or selling of what is on offer.

29.   Chairman Y.C. Wang said he hopes the government can increase its pace of reform to encourage investments in Taiwan.

30.   Clarke said the government would increase spending on schools, hospitals and the police force.