31.   But he said that it was now possible that this could be the last increase by the Fed if the economy slows.

32.   But even a measure of combined local and state tax burdens probably shows little change because of increases by cities, counties and other taxing entities, Hawkins said.

33.   But it allows approval of tax increases by only a majority of the total House and total Senate.

34.   But shorter maturities came under pressure Tuesday as the market priced in the next interest rate increases by the Fed.

35.   Chrysler said it expected interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve to restrain sales.

36.   Chen said one of his project managers was offered a six-fold salary increase by a competitor.

37.   Coffee traders have said a price increase by Folgers, the industry leader, likely will lead others, such as Philip Morris Cos., to raise list prices.

38.   Companies would then pay for the wage increases by raising their prices.

39.   Concern about possible interest rate increases by the American and German central banks helped drive the Dow down.

40.   Currency traders are looking for evidence the Canadian economy is strong enough to withstand an interest rate increase by the Bank of Canada.