101.   One reason is that three competitive congressional races are in this market area, making it one of the most cost-effective radio-TV buys in the nation.

102.   On a wider political front, the fax machine has been spewing forth some intriguing information from candidates for area congressional races.

103.   Only a relatively small number of congressional races were considered highly competitive.

104.   One of the hot new trends in congressional races is the term-limits pledge, in which a candidate signs a promise to step down after three terms.

105.   Pauken said he will get an indication of how things are going by watching early election returns in several congressional races.

106.   Perot also predicted that his party would influence the outcome of congressional races.

107.   Polls indicate that both congressional races are too close to call.

108.   Polling in key congressional races indicates Republicans have a good chance of gaining a majority in the Senate and making significant gains in the House.

109.   Political leaders from both parties comment on the upcoming congressional races.

110.   Republicans also made major gains in congressional races.