1.   By dropping these provisions, though, Simpson is seeking to reduce opposition to his measure on and off Capitol Hill, and increase chances it will become law.

2.   Favorable weather will likely increase chances that farmers will harvest huge crops, analysts said.

3.   He said that rule would help promote good employee-management relations and increase chances that federal contracts would be completed on time.

4.   In the long run it may increase chances that Kosovo will enjoy moderate, civilian leadership.

5.   Opponents maintained the provision would increase chances that a wrongly convicted person could be executed.