31.   HEALTH Republicans in Congress approved sweeping changes in Medicaid and Medicare, the health programs for the poor and the elderly, but President Clinton rejected the proposals.

32.   His pleas were unheeded, and the changes were approved.

33.   However, the rules on area codes were different at that time and state regulators were not responsible for approving area code changes.

34.   If he approves the change, it is likely to be widely adopted in public health clinics.

35.   If the change is approved, a special election will be held in the spring for the entire government.

36.   In large part, analysts said they were concerned that the board might not approve the changes because Grace himself vehemently opposed them.

37.   In some cases the special commissions that recommended the closings approved the changes in plans.

38.   Investors have approved changes in two Twentieth Century mutual funds ahead of scheduled votes on Monday, the fund company said.

39.   Jennings switched the bill to the rules committee, which approved the changes Huizenga sought.

40.   Lawmakers also approved changes in the way juvenile offenders are handled.