21.   Animal control agencies across the state are facing millions of dollars in increased costs.

22.   Another factor is the increased cost of airing infomercials.

23.   Any increased operating costs will be more than offset by higher profits, analysts said.

24.   As a result of his increased costs and reduced business, he has had to lay off several workers.

25.   As for concerns over increased costs, Harvard Vanguard offcials insist they can give patients more freedom without losing money.

26.   Balance sheets will show increased costs, intensified competition will hurt prices and profits will fall.

27.   Banks are likely to face increased costs as the government cracks down on money laundering and closely monitors international money flows.

28.   Before granting such a waiver, the federal agency requires that a state show that the program will not result in increased Medicaid costs.

29.   Blanton and Oberhelman said the increased costs were expected.

30.   Agriculture officials are predicting significant reductions in corn and wheat crops, as well as increased cost of raising cattle as ranchers buy supplemental feed.