71.   Most states began imposing the restrictions two decades ago, mainly to hold down costs by limiting duplicative services at hospitals in the same area.

72.   Now, the state has begun to build the new inspection stations and is bringing less-polluting gasoline to St. Louis-area pumps next month.

73.   Only recently have any states begun to recognize the board certification in place of their own exams.

74.   Onyx began financing Reg S offerings after the state began investigating the advance-fee loans, Blechman said.

75.   Other states are also beginning to take the first steps on how to modify the monopolies that their utilities have long enjoyed.

76.   Other states are beginning to take note.

77.   Republican senators from across the state began making phone calls assessing their chances to succeed Bullock, while GOP Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry breathed a sigh of relief.

78.   Several states began to require competitive bidding for participation in WIC.

79.   Several states have begun considering changes to their laws on reporting abuse.

80.   Sales tax revenue in September, when tourism traditionally slows here, was the highest since the state began keeping such statistics.