41.   He blamed the increase on more high-risk sexual activity and the spread of gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases linked to HIV infection.

42.   He said the utility has overstated both its financial jeopardy and the impact of a lower rate increase on employees.

43.   He urged deep cuts in government spending coupled with hefty tax increases on the rich in order to balance the federal budget.

44.   Health care and a budget with tax increases on upper incomes may have been too much to take on in one Congress.

45.   However, several other rate increases on things like calling card, collect and person-to-person calls would be denied under each decision.

46.   Insurers and business groups blame premium increases on burgeoning state and federal mandates regarding what health conditions must be covered.

47.   Inventories of automobiles, electronics and foodstuffs rose in May as companies underestimated the effects of the tax increases on sales.

48.   Inventories of automobiles, electronics and machinery rose in June as companies underestimated the effects of the tax increases on sales.

49.   Is the CDC going to call for a tax increase on all jug wines that come with a twist-off cap?

50.   It could also backfire if the Republicans decide to pursue a flat tax, which would undoubtedly require a rate increase on some taxpayers under present brackets.