21.   As pressure increased for an international response, several key questions about possible action remained unanswered.

22.   As of June, however, the number increased for the first time in years.

23.   As the House bill moved toward debate and a vote, some opponents concede that chances have increased for passage of some new campaign finance regulations.

24.   As each member of the Emerson family is hiding secrets from the others, the dangers can only increase for all of them.

25.   At the same time, Republicans on the House Budget Committee suggested vast changes in Medicare, which would increase costs for many elderly beneficiaries.

26.   -- Increase penalties for immigrant smuggling and document fraud, and facilitate deportation of criminal immigrants.

27.   -- Increase penalties for immigrant smuggling and visa fraud.

28.   - State highway departments are beginning to see higher bids for repaving roads because of price increases for asphalt, a petroleum-based product.

29.   -- Orders increased for autos, industrial equipment and primary metals.

30.   -- Lower fee increases for Medicare providers.