21.   Any day, Louisville officials expect to get slapped with a stiff penalty after appearing in August before the NCAA infractions committee to answer the allegations.

22.   Bank of New York officials expect the SEC to approve the program in about two weeks.

23.   Based on U.S. Justice Department approval in similar earlier newspaper takeovers, Hearst officials expected The Chronicle purchase to go quickly.

24.   Based on previous incidents, Station officials can expect a huge fine, or worse.

25.   Baylor officials expect to receive an official letter of inquiry from the NCAA within the next month.

26.   Because of the multi-billion-dollar stakes, thrift industry officials expected the Justice Department to appeal.

27.   Behind the hopeful rhetoric, administration officials expected difficulties during the talks, scheduled to continue on Thursday.

28.   Because it is simpler and cheaper, federal health officials expect that the fasting test will be administered more often.

29.   Because of late shipments of flu vaccine, health officials are expecting a shortage early in the season.

30.   Bill White, chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, said Clinton officials have expected for some time that Dole would be the eventual nominee.