21.   Since the commission began its work in mid-December, there has been no public softening in the Sinn Fein or British positions.

22.   Since the commission began meeting, its members, who include administration officials, have said they will steer clear of recommending sweeping changes.

23.   The CFTC spokesman was unable to confirm when the commission began its surveillance of the silver market.

24.   The commission began a full probe of the merger in March and has said it plans to complete the review next month.

25.   The commission often will begin an inquiry into a company to determine whether or not there is sufficient reason to conduct a formal investigation.

26.   The commission simply must begin its labor on Fifth Avenue in this vast museum, which offers a full palette of outrages.

27.   The commission began requiring lobbyist reports to be filed electronically in November.

28.   The commission began reviewing the matter following inquiries by Bloomberg News in October.

29.   The commission began work Sunday, questioning present and past members of the Shin Bet.

30.   The commission begins its work as Clemson faces two lawsuits alleging present and former faculty members were discriminated against because they are black.