1.  The groups raise money and distribute it to help those in need, mainly through social workers.

2.  And some international groups raised questions about ensuring representation on the board that would oversee the address system.

3.  And the group has raised thousands of dollars to help refurbish a baseball field, buying the clay and the backstops and asking the Parks Department for the laborers.

4.  Anti-abortion groups raised questions about his credibility because of the initial conflicting accounts given by him and White House officials about his abortion record.

5.  Both Senate groups raised most of their funds from corporations that have a stake in being viewed favorably by lawmakers.

6.  A Dominican group raises rabbits.

7.  A local group is raising money to open a cemetery where Vietnamese residents -- including the elderly veterans -- could be buried.

8.  Although civil liberties groups raised concerns about the proposal, there seemed to be widespread support for it among lawmakers who appeared ready to move quickly on the issue.