Iran responded to the move by stepping up its online censorship by upgrading its filtering system.
Raising pay to a living wage would boost the economy by stepping up workers' spending power.
He said the group was "creating a dangerous situation" by stepping up its lobbying efforts.
McConnell is responding, in part, by stepping up his efforts to transform the federal judiciary.
Labuschagne responded by stepping up the training of his front-line staff.
By stepping up their own spending, governments can directly boost demand and employment.
Republican leaders reacted to Mr. Obama's new policy by stepping up their rejection of his approach.
Ms. Blume has responded by stepping up her own promotion of the movie.
In fact, as prices fall, the oil industry here plans to sustain earnings by stepping up production, not restricting it.
The public project responded by stepping up its own pace and buying about 200 of PE's machines.
"I.B.M. is showing how important Linux is to them by stepping up its investment," Novell's chief executive, Jack L. Messman, said.
