31.   The point of the report was to show how the state chooses not to collect billions in tax dollars from some of the largest businesses in town.

32.   The state chose not to appeal.

33.   The state chose not to seek an extension because it had more pressing needs for the federal funds that would have backed the bonds, Pacheco said.

34.   The state chose the latter.

35.   The state chose to be a partner, becoming a major player in the project.

36.   The standard Medicaid program covers a wide range of health-care services, and all states have chosen to cover prescription drugs, as well.

37.   The state must choose its electors to the Electoral College in four days.

38.   The state can choose, for example, to deny benefits to people convicted of drug felonies or to people who have additional children while on welfare.

39.   The state chose Dr. Beverly Hall, the deputy schools chancellor for instruction in New York City, to be the acting superintendent for one year.

40.   The trustees must manage an ever-shrinking budget without the freedom to treat the university as a business, unless the state chooses to add financial support.