31.   A threatened Preakness Day strike at three off-track betting parlors was averted by a tentative agreement to increase the pay of pari-mutuel clerks.

32.   Clinton voted the bill Thursday -- the same day Bush promised to increase military pay, accelerate high-tech weaponry and develop an anti-missile system.

33.   Federal judges meeting in Washington plan to talk with Gonzales and urge quick action on filling the vacancies, while increasing pay for judges.

34.   Haley is among the lawmakers who want to increase guard pay.

35.   Hawley is among the lawmakers who want to increase guard pay.

36.   Lackie said Comair managers suggest in the calls that the company could increase retroactive pay if the union backed off its proposal for a company-funded retirement plan.

37.   Second, how can the target of clean and honest government be achieved if civil service pay is not increased?

38.   Simeon has promised programs to create more jobs, increase pay and cut taxes to spur investment.

39.   The airline offered to increase basic pay for the flight attedants, but wanted changes in work rules that would help it trim costs.

40.   The airline offered to increase basic pay for the flight attendants, but wanted changes in work rules that would help it trim costs.