21.   The proposed combination could raise antitrust concerns.

22.   The proposed combination is certain to be studied closely for antitrust implications by the Justice Department.

23.   The proposed combination faces obstacles.

24.   The proposed combination fueled speculation among analysts that consolidation within the media industry will continue.

25.   Their merger mirrors the proposed combination of the Japanese banks that control them.

26.   Those people said that Nacchio did not have enough time to analyze the proposed combination before the Global announcement.

27.   Under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, the department routinely solicits information from companies involved in deals to determine whether the proposed combinations would impede competition.

28.   Whether the proposed combination of full-service and self-service allows the traditional firms to claw back market share from rivals on line is another question.

29.   Allianz and Dresdner may have to sell shares they hold in other companies anyway to win European Union antitrust approval for a proposed combination.

30.   But the proposed combination also prompted alarm and reports that a merger might put thousands of people out of work in Switzerland.