51.   Last year, he also raised the amount of cash deducted from winning bets.

52.   Marzook has admitted he raised large amounts of cash for Hamas, the group that has claimed responsibility for recent bombings aimed at disrupting peace talks.

53.   Movies would raise the amount of tobacco to a much higher level during any television season.

54.   Moreover, according to SEC regulations, detailed financial reports are required of anyone attempting to raise large amounts of capital.

55.   On Sunday, Newsweek Magazine reported that Meddoff had offered to raise the amount from an associate.

56.   One veteran Queens Republican figure described Sarant as a major player, a man who could help raise large amounts of money for campaigns or causes.

57.   One reason for the shift, said Richard A. Liddy, chief executive of Genamerica, was to be able to raise unlimited amounts of capital.

58.   Prices could fall again tomorrow, after the futures exchange raised the amount of money needed to guarantee a position in the futures market.

59.   Pillsbury executives said they raised the amount of the grand prize to encourage participation and increase the visibility of the contest, which is held every two years.

60.   Reform advocates have blasted the Hagel bill as offering a gigantic loophole to state and local parties that would still be allowed to raise unlimited amounts of soft money.