41.   The ruling affected almost two dozen other states, including Massachusetts, and forced the term limits movement to try a new tack.

42.   The ruling affects colleges and universities in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

43.   The ruling affects nine western states.

44.   The ruling does not affect term limits imposed on state officeholders.

45.   The ruling will affect all commercial foreign cruise ships, regardless of size, but not smaller boats based in the Galapagos Islands.

46.   TI said the ruling would not affect the terms and conditions of its latest round of cross-licensing agreements with most major semiconductor manufacturers.

47.   U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky insisted that the ruling would not affect its efforts to protect endangered sea turtles.

48.   Under the new regulations, Ms. Bogart could bring such a challenge, but a ruling would affect only the individual client.

49.   While the insurance companies say the ruling should not affect premiums, several consultants said there could be sharp increases for some groups.

50.   A narrow ruling might only affect a handful of inmates.