51.   A harsher economy has raised concerns among women about retirement security, equal pay and equal opportunity.

52.   A particular concern among gay women who have partners is that the partners be able to attend the support group.

53.   A nagging concern among aid workers here is that a military escalation could result should diplomacy falter.

54.   A similar case recently reported in a boy in Japan sparked concern among health authorities worldwide.

55.   A purchase by General Dynamics could raise antitrust concern among federal regulators and the Defense Department.

56.   A related concern among market strategists is investors might give in to fear and sell their stocks at a market bottom.

57.   A report that federal regulators increased scrutiny of the Fidelity Magellan Fund for possible market manipulation likely will cause concern among investors, traders said.

58.   A stronger-than-expected report could prompt inflation concern among investors, driving stocks and bonds down.

59.   A revamped domestic agenda calling for radical changes in Social Security, long a top concern among voters, is in the works.

60.   A slumping dollar prompted concern among portfolio managers that overseas investors may shy away from Treasury securities.