41.   A joint House and Senate committee began meeting last week to come up with the final version of the bills.

42.   A similar bill passed the Senate, and the final version is expected to pass Congress this week and then be signed by President Clinton.

43.   A test version intended for consumer use that includes the broadcast technology is planned for the second quarter, and the final version is slated for a midyear release.

44.   Administration officials said Thursday that they have not not seen a final version of the report.

45.   Administration officials say the final version of the guidelines could be in force by November.

46.   After a House-Senate conference committee gives final approval to the package, both chambers must vote on the final version.

47.   After comments, the board hopes to approve the final version by early next year.

48.   Brown has not seen a final version of the proposed ballot measure and has yet to say whether he would support putting it on the ballot.

49.   Brooks also lost a fight to keep the Senate-passed assault-weapons ban out of the final version of the crime bill.

50.   Bush, who supports a less stringent set of rules, has issued a veto threat if the strict regulations are kept in the final version of the bill.