51.   The State Department has consistently opposed sanctions by New York and other states, saying they were complicating its efforts to handle the issue through diplomatic channels.

52.   The U.S. already has two aircraft carrier groups stationed in the Persian Gulf, though for now the UN Security Council will try to settle the issue through diplomacy.

53.   They did not comment on the lawsuit accusing them of insider trading and would comment on some of the other issues only through Palmer, the Enron spokesman.

54.   They said the League of Women Voters had agreed to moderate the PEN forums on candidates and issues through the November election.

55.   Ungaro designs for the woman who is unambivalent about her femininity, or at least does not wish to explore such issues through her clothes.

56.   What matters is the rise of a religion-based party, one in which the dominant forces see all issues through the lens of the Bible.

57.   Williams also said improvements would make district residents less likely to view issues through a prism of race.

58.   Parties from both sides are expected to discuss the issue through the next week when environmental ministers from the countries arrive.

59.   Philippine President Joseph Estrada said his administration is determined to resolve the issue through diplomatic means, and that he hopes it will not fan tensions with China.

60.   Aides say Gore will deliver an economic address Thursday and will focus on the issue through Election Day.