31.   He said the previous contractor had on many occasions delayed the project.

32.   However, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Pete Domenici, R-N.M., warned at a hearing Thursday against delaying action on the tough issues.

33.   On Tuesday, a congressional committee voted to delay debate on extradition until next year at the earliest.

34.   On Saturday, police were called in after passengers demanded to leave an Alitalia jet that was delayed on the runway for four hours.

35.   On Tuesday, Mrs. Kumaratunga accused the rebels of delaying discussions on a political solution to squeeze more military concessions from the government.

36.   President Clinton said Tuesday night that Air Force One was delayed on a flight to New York from Louisville because of a radar problem.

37.   Russian government again delays on budget plans.

38.   She accused government officials of influencing the judges and interfering in the trial, which began four months ago but has been delayed on several occasions.

39.   Some flights were also delayed on Friday and Saturday because of the haze.

40.   Such scenes have become routine in the Indian Parliament, delaying debate on economic issues, and legislation.