1.   Brazilian stocks traded mixed amid concern that controversy over a proposed ceiling for top government salaries could derail civil service reform aimed at reducing government spending.

2.   Brazilian stocks traded mixed amid concern that debate over a controversial proposed ceiling for top government salaries could derail civil service reform aimed at reducing government spending.

3.   After passing in April in the Senate, campaign finance reform was derailed in the House last month, when members rejected GOP ground rules for debating the bill.

4.   Brazilian fell amid concern that controversy over a proposed ceiling for top government salaries could derail civil service reform aimed at reducing government spending.

5.   Democrats hope their relentless attacks on the Republican plan will galvanize the elderly and sway enough GOP defectors to derail the reforms.

6.   Democrats have accused Senate Republicans of trying to derail health care reform with delay tactics.

7.   If immigration reform got derailed by terrorism, there is widespread agreement it eventually will get back on track.

8.   Led by Tom DeLay of Texas, foes of campaign finance reform among House Republicans are aiming to use every maneuver they can to derail reform.

9.   And some, especially in the West, fear that if Yeltsin gives in to pressure to fire Chubais, it could derail reform.

10.   Critics say fulfilling campaign promises to the disgruntled pensioners and farmers who helped bring the parties to power may derail reforms.