81.   The government blocked mergers among breweries that would probably now be seen as crucial to their economic survival.

82.   The Justice Department sued late last month to block the merger, and the companies withdrew their application from the European Commission.

83.   The FTC had asked the court for an order blocking the merger until an antitrust lawsuit could be heard by an FTC administrative law judge.

84.   The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission enter the new year on a roll that could buttress their ability to block mergers and take antitrust action against dominant companies.

85.   The Justice Department antitrust division can sue to block mergers and by law offers guidance to the FCC as it decides which local phone companies may sell long-distance service.

86.   The Justice Department, for example, is threatening to go to court Monday to block the merger of two military contractors, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

87.   The suit seeks to block the merger, and claims the board breached its duty in negotiating the arrangements.

88.   The states, by themselves, do not have the authority to block the merger.

89.   The Trade Practices Commission blocked the merger in June because it would concentrate market share in the hands of the new company and encourage producers to raise prices.

90.   The U.S. Justice Department is trying to block the merger, contending that it would violate antitrust laws and lead to higher fees and medical insurance rates.