41.   But the perils of their offspring served notice that nature is demanding and unforgiving.

42.   But the speaker-in-waiting served notice that he will move quickly on the Republican agenda.

43.   But what better way to serve notice that the congressman who represents Harvard and MIT now has a seat on the science committee?

44.   Clinton also served notice that Bush can expect to come under fire from Democrats if he follows through with plans to ignore federal campaign spending limits.

45.   Congressional Republicans served notice Tuesday that President Clinton cannot escape impeachment proceedings by accepting a formal rebuke for his affair with former intern Monica Lewinsky.

46.   Determined to pass its trademark independence onto its Europe-wide successor, the Bundesbank effectively served notice to European political authorities against meddling in monetary affairs.

47.   Despite administration efforts to smooth over the controversy, Republicans in Congress served notice that the issue was far from resolved.

48.   Dick Armey said his wife, Susan, has served notice that she has no interest in becoming first lady.

49.   DeLay had served notice that lapses into bipartisanship would no longer be accepted.

50.   Earlier today, congressional Republicans served notice they have a backup strategy if budget talks fail.