51.   Several versions of risk assessment legislation have been introduced in the Senate, but none have been considered by committees.

52.   The advisory committees are considering whether changes are needed, in particular whether the entire population should be vaccinated or only health care and emergency workers.

53.   The bank loan committee considered giving final approval to the video deal last August, with Ms. Haley in attendance, according to bank officials.

54.   The Arkansas committee also is considering a contempt citation issued against the president by U.S. District Judge Susan Webber Wright, who presided over the Jones case.

55.   The committee did not consider the mall investment germane.

56.   The committee even considered whether hedge funds, unregulated for now, should be brought under the regulatory umbrella.

57.   The committee is also considering holding hearings on the clemency offer when Congress returns after Labor Day.

58.   The committee was considering a bill that would provide Southwestern Bell with much of the price deregulation that it wants.

59.   The committee also considered which amendments will be accepted for consideration on the floor, with decisions to come tomorrow.

60.   The committee also will consider changes to the first and second market categories.