Indian-Americans, a small but fast-growing, affluent and well-educated group, are not new to lobbying in Washington.

I don't know if you know it but Arolen is owned by an extremely fast-growing financial group.

Ciba Specialty is only one of a fast-growing group of specialty chemical companies that are finding out just how heady independence can be.

South Asians are also a fast-growing group.

Other fast-growing overseas-born groups were people from Afghanistan (12% average increase per year) and Iraq (10%).

But there is one fast-growing group of inhabitants that no one really expected or wants - rats.

Rebuilding the image of the five-year-old, fast-growing group has preoccupied Mr. Moore and, some say, hobbled him during his first year as director general.

The company sells casual clothing for teen-age boys, a fast-growing group, Ms. Behar said.

They hope to attract both the fast-growing young professional group from the nearby corporate office community as well as people from the surrounding county.

Shibas, which cost around $1,000 each, are a Japanese breed that has become quite chic among a small but apparently fast-growing group of dog aficionados.