1.   Before the federal government Decides to block a proposed merger, it must figure out how to define the Market in question.

2.   But industry analysts assert that the proposed merger, announced Monday, could produce significant job reductions.

3.   The California Assembly has also Decided to hold hearings on the proposed merger.

4.   The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing the proposed merger of the two companies.

5.   If the proposed merger of the two oil companies goes through, it would be bad for the economy.

6.   One obstacle that might stand in the way of the proposed merger is a personality clash between the strong-willed bosses of the two firms.

7.   At present the Monopolies and Mergers Commission is charged with determining whether a proposed merger is contrary to the public interest.

8.   The decline in overall volume encouraged the proposed merger with LIFFE.