11.   The commission will vote again in the next few weeks, clearing the way for supervisors to decide whether to give final approval after a public hearing.

12.   The companies announced the antitrust approval after the market closed Friday.

13.   The company announced its FDA approvals after the close of trading Thursday.

14.   The company was given final approval after several months of delays and arguments with the government over the size of its increase.

15.   The company said it would register the new stock offering late this year, and seek shareholder approval after that to issue the new shares as a dividend.

16.   The FDA granted the drug accelerated approval only after the company gained crucial support from AIDS activists by agreeing to cap the price.

17.   Tribal leaders sought ballot approval after former Gov. Pete Wilson refused to allow the casino-style expansion most tribes wanted.

18.   United said it decided to abandon its deal with US Airways because it did not believe it could win regulatory approval after more than a year of trying.

19.   Over the weekend, it appeared Chernomyrdin would win quick approval after government and opposition leaders reached tentative agreement on a power-sharing pact.

20.   Beef exports though will need a final stamp of approval after another EU inspection round, opening the way for exports early in the new year.