51.   They said the United States was raising the matter with the Russians.

52.   They raised the matter at a meeting with Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto and other high ranking officials today in Japan, officials said.

53.   Under party rules, someone can raise matters on the convention floor only if the majorities of six state delegations support the move.

54.   When American officials raised the matter with Aristide, he replied that the claims were unfounded.

55.   When President Bush visits Beijing next month, he needs to raise the matter with President Jiang Zemin.

56.   When Dreyer raised the matter again last fall while the two were jogging, Podesta said not to expect any action for several months.

57.   Ong said he personally raised the matter with Menteri Besar Datuk Abu Hassan Omar and Works Minister Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu but nothing had been done.

58.   Other Jewish leaders in Poland criticized Joskowicz for raising the matter in what they called an inappropriate forum.

59.   Persson said Wednesday he planned to raise several matters with Bush, starting with the climate treaty that the Europeans are not willing to give up on.

60.   A U.S. official said Christopher raised the matter and Qian laid out its legal status.