111.   Diabetic-treatment specialist MiniMed Inc. reached a key milestone Wednesday as the federal government issued final approval of its potentially blockbuster system for monitoring blood sugar.

112.   Each chamber must still give final approval to the compromise measure.

113.   Earlier this week, the Department of Transportation said Norfolk Southern and CSX should be required to resolve a number of safety issues before they receive final approval.

114.   Disputes in the House, however, are likely to prevent final approval of the legislation this year.

115.   Dr. Mark Rosenberg, director of the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, is not sure what will happen if the cut in funding gains final approval.

116.   EHA is awaiting final regulatory approval to operate, but anticipates selling health care plans by August, Miles said.

117.   Ellis said he expects the bill to win final approval Wednesday.

118.   Everything is in place to bring the event to Houston except final approval by City Council, but that appears to be only a formality.

119.   Final approval for a bobsled team is expected next month, Maleson said.

120.   Final approval is expected from President Rafael Caldera next Wednesday at a cabinet meeting.