31.   The president also dismissed two top Security Council officials Tuesday.

32.   The president dismissed arguments for shortening the waiting period for handgun purchases at gun shows.

33.   The president dismissed her on charges including rampant corruption, economic mismanagement and sponsoring police hit-squads.

34.   The president has dismissed her as unsuitable to be cast as Evita Peron.

35.   The president Tuesday dismissed another provincial legislature, a week after sacking Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, arresting her husband and promising fresh elections in four months.

36.   The president also dismissed two top Security Council officials Tuesday and ordered staff reductions.

37.   The president dismissed Soto as a frustrated officer who was passed over twice for promotion to general.

38.   The president dismissed the tape as terrorist propaganda.

39.   The upper house, meanwhile, vetoed a bill that would let the president dismiss governors who violate laws.

40.   This is the second time the president has dismissed the officers.