1.   As a result, both candidates for governor are considering earmarking some state aid for salary increases.

2.   Few were in the top echelons, and they regularly fell behind their male colleagues in promotions and salary increases.

3.   He was given a huge salary increase.

4.   Once again the management dodged the issue of salary increases.

5.   The state is also threatening to fine the company and to block salary increases for its managers.

6.   But Mr Fallon has criticised the county for only budgeting for a five per cent salary increase.

7.   Although some members found solace on K Street after they were defeated for re-election, others have left office because they were offered giant salary increases to become lobbyists.

8.   And Glynn and Gordon R. Smith, the chief executive, did not receive either a bonus or a salary increase.

9.   As university and college boards of trustees meet now through June to set budgets for next year, the recession is expected to crimp salary increases.

10.   Attorneys specializing in corporate law and intellectual property are the primary beneficiaries of the salary increases.