31.   The panel could hold more elaborate hearings, summon grand jury witnesses, as well as call new witnesses and expert witnesses.

32.   The panel has been holding oversight hearings on the FBI for about a year.

33.   The panel held its first organizational meeting on Saturday in New York.

34.   The panel held its hearings in Tampa, Florida.

35.   The panel held a similar hearing two weeks ago.

36.   The panel held its first meeting last Wednesday, and wanted additional information from BBA, Holvis, and International Paper before making a decision.

37.   The panel holds a second day of hearings Tuesday and is expected to approve the nomination Thursday.

38.   The panel will hold a news conference after the meeting to announce its decisions.

39.   The panel will hold its first media forum at the end of the month.

40.   The panel held its annual conference, which ended Tuesday, in Tel Aviv to talk about the prospects for Middle East peace.