31.   And USA Today says that Russia has been joined in this position by Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

32.   As they sell the new bonds, they cancel those positions by repurchasing Treasuries.

33.   Avila appears to be the first baseball executive contacted for a position by the new Sox owners.

34.   Barry was removed from his position by the academy but was later reinstated .

35.   Bernson, however, argued that the position by the council was inappropriate.

36.   Beijing authorities then placed the bond futures market under administrative control and ordered traders to wind down positions by negotiating settlements off the market.

37.   Both sides have tried to support their positions by issuing interpretations of the General Municipal Law, the state law that sets forth the governing structure for municipalities.

38.   A Democrat, Dowd was backed for his Justice Department position by Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., the House minority leader.

39.   Alcatel, which bid alone for Thomson SA, has strengthened its position by linking up with Dassualt and Aerospatiale.

40.   Alcatel, which bid alone for Thomson SA, has strengthened its position by linking with Dassualt and Aerospatiale.