51.   Congress, which eliminated the waiting period as a gift to the gun lobby, ought to promptly reinstate it.

52.   Congressional aides said that some of the efforts will be similar to those used to deter abortions, like requiring waiting periods or mandatory counseling.

53.   Congress passed a crime package, authorizing funds for new police officers and instituting a waiting period to allow for a background check before the purchase of guns.

54.   Current federal law embodied in the Brady Law provides for a five-day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.

55.   Conservative Sen. Charlie Crist, R-St. Petersburg, surprised both sides of the abortion debate by voting against the waiting period.

56.   Democrats are pushing for a three-day waiting period, which would end most gun show sales.

57.   Developing countries want a one-year waiting period between inquiries into a product that has flooded the market.

58.   During a waiting period following notification, the government agencies may to challenge or raise issues concerning the planned acquisition.

59.   Earlier this year, Pope John Paul II waived the five-year waiting period normally required for a candidate for sainthood.

60.   During the waiting period, those in the country illegally are not given any temporary amnesty, Komis said.