51.   Modi said he bought shares in Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd., the government-run domestic telecommunications operator, because the government might increase its rates in the budget.

52.   Opposition parties have charged that the Zedillo government will increase spending to influence voters next year.

53.   On Tuesday, a prominent German Jew called on the government to increase protection of Jews and Jewish sites.

54.   One Florida official who represents several miles of shoreline called on Gov. Jeb Bush to pull some family strings to get the federal government to increase its contribution.

55.   Seondo soared last week on optimism the government would increase spending for environmental protection.

56.   Speculation a Labour government would increase regulations governing utilities and impose a windfall tax on profits undermined shares in electricity and water companies.

57.   State law limits the amount municipalities and county governments may increase spending in a year.

58.   Some legal analysts said Tuesday that by indicting Livoti on the lesser charge, the government increases its chances for a guilty verdict.

59.   Swamped by tens of thousands of Kurds last year, the government has increased the number of guards on the lookout for refugees.

60.   Strome says the government is already increasing money supply by printing money, which will eventually drive inflation and interest rates higher.