31.   Concerned that Harper could be a problem player, Cowboys officials talked to Jim Bates extensively before making the trade with the Falcons.

32.   Concern in Western capitals has risen further in recent days as senior Russian officials have talked of even broader protectionist measures.

33.   Earlier this fall, Swiss officials were talking about reducing the number of cows tested because of the cost.

34.   Dole officials talked of building momentum in their quest to win the White House.

35.   El Paso officials already are talking about having another scrimmage next summer.

36.   ESPN officials have not talked about personnel changes yet.

37.   Even now, officials here talk of a delay, but never cancellation.

38.   Federal health officials are talking about requiring helmets for bull riders.

39.   Government officials will not talk for the record about the hot button issues or their internal struggles.

40.   Harmon said he and high-ranking Beijing officials talked about tighter environmental standards on Chinese infrastructure projects.