21.   Passage is expected since the governing left dominates the legislature.

22.   Passage is expected, although the prospects are somewhat less clear in the Senate.

23.   After a marathon debate lasting more than a month, final passage is expected as early as Thursday.

24.   After a marathon debate lasting more than a month, final passage is expected as early as tomorrow.

25.   Defense Minister Rudolf Scharping said he expects easy passage in the legislature.

26.   First Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Maslyukov said Tuesday he expects swift passage of the budget by the parliament this year.

27.   Finance Secretary Roberto De Ocampo said the government expects the passage of the comprehensive tax reform program in August.

28.   Final passage is expected next week, after Republicans resolve internal disagreements over tax cuts and defense spending.

29.   Final passage was expected later Wednesday or Thursday.

30.   House passage was expected Friday.