31.   Local Catholic school officials also welcome a local Catholic college.

32.   Massachusetts state officials welcomed the news of the new college.

33.   Most aviation officials welcomed the uniform standards as a major step toward improving public confidence in regional airlines.

34.   New Brunswick officials welcome the project.

35.   New England environmental officials welcomed the stricter standards, saying they will do the region more good than harm.

36.   Nevertheless, Boeing officials welcomed the purchase.

37.   Officials at WebTV welcomed the deal, saying it could help legitimize the market for Internet access via TV.

38.   Orange County officials welcomed news of the SEC warnings to Merrill.

39.   Palestinian officials have welcomed the proposal.

40.   Palestinian officials welcomed news of his appointment, although Palestinian and Israeli analysts say they expect that Barak will be guiding foreign policy.