51.   He contended Tuesday that such a provision would force some employers to drop coverage because of increased costs, eventually swelling the rolls of the uninsured.

52.   He suggested that the White House should consider reducing U.S. assistance to Russian banks to make up for the increased U.S. costs for the space program.

53.   He persuaded companies to absorb some increased costs of production due to a fallen peso -- which drives up the price of imported equipment and raw materials.

54.   High interest rates also lead to increased borrowing costs, which cut into corporate profits.

55.   Higher interest rates hurt most stocks because increased borrowing costs crimp corporate profits.

56.   Higher interest rates would have increased borrowing costs at home and depressed the bond market, which has been a cash cow for the banks.

57.   Higher rates hit hard at smaller companies that are more likely to be squeezed by increased borrowing costs.

58.   High interest rates and a falling Korean won have increased costs for companies.

59.   Higher rates can mean increased borrowing costs for companies, and, as a result, reduced profits.

60.   Higher rates lead to increased borrowing costs and lower corporate profits.