61.   A person close to the investigation said Monday that the Ludwig report would not provide definitive answers about whether there was collusion inside or outside the bank.

62.   A person close to the investigation said the inquiry was continuing and that more charges were possible.

63.   A person close to the negotiations denied that the deal collapsed because of pressure from the Justice Department or the SEC.

64.   A person close to the Viacom sale said that the IRS was expected to issue its approval this week.

65.   A person close to Valentine said the manager would like to sign a contract extension now.

66.   A person close to Viacom disputed that characterization of the negotiations, saying the negotiations had encountered some difficulties but were continuing in earnest.

67.   A purchase price was not disclosed, but one person close to the deal said it is in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

68.   A person close to Altman said Wednesday that for a few months after his departure, the deputy Treasury secretary would stay home with his three young children.

69.   A person close to both the Moi government and Morton said the president was concerned about his legacy and felt Morton would be sympathetic.

70.   A person close to Bridge countered that there are certain economies of scale, nevertheless.