61.   The opposition also sought to establish a link between Himachal and Communications Minister Sukh Ram, who denied favoring the company.

62.   The opposition, of course, says his government merely favors companies that contribute to his political party and its allies.

63.   They say that policies pursued by Ruthardt have created uncertainty in the market, favoring some companies and penalizing others.

64.   When that happens, Ms. Alsop said she would favor companies in the construction sector like Italcementi.

65.   Yoshinaga said he favors companies with sound management and attractive products that should be able to survive the increased competition that deregulation will eventually bring.

66.   Police seized more money and jewelry from bank lockers of a former telecommunications minister accused of favoring some companies with lucrative government contracts, newspapers reported Wednesday.

67.   Blue chips suffered as traders continued to favor newer companies that promise faster profit growth.

68.   Ciller had been accused of ordering the energy department to favor companies owned by her friends in public bids to build electricity distribution networks.

69.   China to favor European companies over U.S. companies.

70.   Officials are frequently accused of favoring companies in state contracts in return for kickbacks.