41.   Clothing sales continued to improve and helped some department stores to beat their sales goals, the report said.

42.   Derivatives revenue rose across the board as banks sold more contracts tied to foreign currencies, equity and commodity markets, the report said.

43.   Developing countries could do more to attract foreign investment, the report said, by reducing corruption and by enhancing financial and legal safeguards.

44.   Discounter stores are doing the best among retailers because of stronger sales of warm-weather products, such as lawn and garden tools, the report said.

45.   Diversions for irrigation have drained so much water that some sections have been left completely dry, the report said.

46.   Engelhardt got up but held onto Lovett as they returned to the bus and continued to poke her in the ribs with his fingers, the report said.

47.   Even if the family carries on, it may plant less acreage or plant less labor-intensive and less nutritious crops, the report said.

48.   Even when charges are brought, some frail and elderly victims die before a trial can be held, the report said.

49.   Even without the drug tie, the military could still provide support, but civilian agencies would have to pay the costs, said the report.

50.   Even when Congress gave the services larger budgets for special repairs, they exceeded the allowed amounts, the report said.