1.   Congress was once again considering raising the federal debt ceiling.

2.   As a result, the railroad is considering raising the tracks.

3.   Asked whether that would be enough to cover annual medical expenses for many people, McCain said he would consider raising it further if necessary.

4.   Bank of Japan Gov. Yasuo Matsushita said that until the bank identifies a self-sustaining recovery, it will not consider raising interest rates from record lows.

5.   Betty said that Earthlink, which has yet to turn a profit, would consider raising its prices as well.

6.   Bob Lutgen, managing editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, said his paper considered raising objections to the gag order but dropped the idea.

7.   Ace President and Chief Executive Brian Duperreault said yesterday he would consider raising the offer.

8.   But critics in Texas say that philosophy has put the state in the position where it must consider raising taxes.

9.   But several senators identified that as one tax they would readily consider raising if they needed more money.

10.   Cornelis declined to comment on whether Petrofina might consider raising the bid.