111.   Cluff and the commission have joined growing criticism of the fledgling agency as it prepares to seek final approval over the next few months of its controversial rate structure.

112.   Companies seeking federal approval of mergers have often argued that combining their operations would be more efficient.

113.   Companies seeking approval from the agency would choose the contractors to perform the safety and efficacy reviews.

114.   Companies could seek shareholder approval for plans that had such options available, but many would prefer not to do so.

115.   Companies have generally sought shareholder approval if they wanted to issue stock options to top executives.

116.   Con Ed is also seeking approval from the Public Service Commission.

117.   Consumer advocates said they not only oppose book splitting, but they oppose the way approval is being sought.

118.   Coulter announced a delay in seeking FDA approval for a cancer drug.

119.   Cordiant said it will seek shareholder approval for the transaction at an extraordinary general meeting in October.

120.   Council members also agreed unanimously to expand the list of goods that Iraq will be allowed to import without seeking approval from a council sanctions committee.