91.   In rejecting the two previous approaches by Lloyds, Abbey National argued that such a combination would not pass muster with antitrust regulators.

92.   Indeed, the companies will urge phone and antitrust regulators to ignore the historical distinction between local and long-distance calling, which they say is rapidly eroding.

93.   Indeed, Mario Monti, chief antitrust regulator for the European Union, said an earlier WorldCom deal had left a sour taste in the mouth of European regulators.

94.   It is that prospect that the antitrust regulators should examine.

95.   It needs approval of Qtera shareholders and government antitrust regulators.

96.   It will also require review by federal antitrust regulators.

97.   Just last week European Union antitrust regulators initiated an inquiry into these claims.

98.   Justice Department officials, along with antitrust regulators from the European Union, have been concerned that a combined MCI and Worldcom could dominate the Internet business.

99.   Meanwhile, Boeing executives and their attorneys plan to submit a concession package to antitrust regulators in the next few days, according to people familiar with the talks.

100.   Microsoft tried to buy the company until the merger was thwarted by Justice Department antitrust regulators.