11.   The decision ends weeks of internal discussion in his campaign over whether an earlier announcement would give the senator a political lift before the convention.

12.   The merger announcement gave some regional Bell operating companies ammunition to press for quicker government approval to enter long distance markets.

13.   The surplus announcement gave the Clinton administration a chance to crow about its economic ideas, which it claims helped spur the current economic boom.

14.   A currency board announcement would give at least a short-term boost to the rupiah, and pull other regional currencies up with it.

15.   A government announcement gave no cause of death for Tonha, who was better known by his nom-de-guerre, Pedale.

16.   But the two announcements gave no details.

17.   But with more trading occurring after regular market hours, Tofel said the early announcement gave all investors a better chance of getting an equal shot at the information.

18.   Despite the deep roots, company announcements still give locals the jitters.

19.   Roemer said his early announcement gives others time to organize a campaign.

20.   The announcement gave few details beyond saying the targets were Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missile sites.