Because, like most questions about how much money the government will raise and spend, they're not economic.

In 1993, the government raised the retirement age to 60.

The question is whether the Government will cut spending or raise taxes.

The government raised fuel prices by an average of 12 percent on Sunday.

Last year, the government raised only $300 million in revenues for a total budget of close to $5 billion.

It is by no means clear what would happen if the Government did raise such objections.

The government has not raised fuel economy standards significantly since 1984.

In July 1998, the government raised $1.4 billion by selling shares.

The Government last week raised gasoline prices by 15 percent and increased taxes.

The Government originally offered $750,000 and then raised its offer to $3 million, but it has refused to go higher.