11.   But Corbitt said he could not comment beyond the news release, as requested by his employer, the Central Manchester Healthcare Trust.

12.   Checketts, through a close friend, said he would not comment further beyond his statement in the release.

13.   Chicago-based UAL declined to comment beyond its release.

14.   CNA declined to comment beyond saying it is always looking for buying opportunities.

15.   Commissioner Tim Finchem declined to comment beyond what he had already said in a statement issued Tuesday night.

16.   Company officials declined to comment beyond the press release issued late Monday afternoon.

17.   Company officials declined to comment beyond the brief statement.

18.   DBS declined to say whether it had dismissed the firm, and the other two banks would not comment beyond issuing letters accepting the apology.

19.   Dalton and his lawyers refused to comment beyond issuing a statement in which he denied refusing anyone on the basis of race.

20.   Envirodyne declined to comment beyond a written statement until its lawyers could review the ruling.