1.   The telecommunications bill still faces a few hurdles.

2.   All TV commercials must pass through several hoops before going into production, but regulated commodities face extra hurdles.

3.   Also, out-of-state and foreign lawyers will face fewer hurdles when applying for legal credentials in New York.

4.   Although XP by most accounts is the best PC operating system Microsoft has ever produced, it faces many hurdles.

5.   An agreement between both sides still faces hurdles --including unresolved internal opposition among the attorneys general -- and would require Congressional approval.

6.   Analysts said the LDP will face numerous hurdles in approving such a plan, including deciding which banks should receive loans.

7.   Analysts have said any merger between the two companies would face regulatory hurdles.

8.   And in the process, Divx faced new hurdles.

9.   And in the Senate, any pro-oil industry measure is certain to face legislative hurdles raised by Democrats.

10.   And Mesa is facing financial hurdles to get two big projects off the ground.