21.   And motivating vendors to support Payless has been perhaps the biggest hurdle in its attempt to survive since filing for bankruptcy protection.

22.   And on Thursday, trading of shares of LTV was halted by the New York Stock Exchange after the company said it might file for bankruptcy protection.

23.   And though its lease expired last year, it managed to stave off eviction by seeking federal bankruptcy protection.

24.   Arizona Gov. Fife Symington went on the offensive Wednesday in pursuit of bankruptcy protection, unveiling documents his lawyer says cripples the case of his biggest creditor.

25.   Armstrong World Industries, a subsidiary of Armstrong Holdings, a maker of floor coverings and cabinets, filed for bankruptcy protection a year ago.

26.   As part of the pending legislation, consumers would be required to get credit counseling from an approved nonprofit organization before seeking bankruptcy protection.

27.   As more companies file for bankruptcy protection, the burden of lawsuits on those that remain grows heavier, since they must pay a bigger percentage of any judgments.

28.   As part of the agreement, MobileStar sought federal bankruptcy court protection.

29.   At least a half-dozen DSL firms have shut down or filed for bankruptcy protection.

30.   At the time, Northwest needed the money, as well as concessions from employees and lenders, to avoid filing for bankruptcy court protection.