1.   In the lead-up to the elections the authorities reiterated their commitment to a free ballot, extending facilities to foreign observers.

2.   Analysts said the company has reiterated its commitment to increase the dividend at a rate faster than the market overall.

3.   Arnault also reiterated his commitment to the Moet Hennessy drinks business following speculation earlier this month LVMH was poised to sell it.

4.   At her confirmation hearing, new Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman reiterated her commitment to the concept.

5.   At that time the ruling body is supposed to reiterate its commitment to annul parts of its charter Israel considers offensive.

6.   According to American officials, senior bank representatives met in New York City on Monday with City Comptroller Alan Hevesi and reiterated their commitment to an agreement.

7.   After a breakfast with Bush and the congressional leadership, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, a South Dakota Democrat, reiterated his commitment to expanded health care.

8.   After the court session, Fred Goldman reiterated his commitment to bringing the lawsuit.

9.   Central bankers reiterated their commitment to low rates this morning, traders and investors said.