11.   It is extraordinary for a court to reject an anti-trust settlement, although federal courts do have a role in reviewing and approving such pacts.

12.   It was Lott whom Clinton and other Democratic leaders appealed to in an effort to get the pact approved.

13.   Nynex said it plans to fulfill its part of the deal immediately after the pact is approved by the commission.

14.   Official authority to approve the pact rests with the U.S. Department of Transportation, which uses the advice of antitrust experts in the Department of Justice.

15.   Russian President Boris Yeltsin has asked the Duma to approve the pact.

16.   The accord with LOT helps position BA and American to rival Star if their pact is approved.

17.   The House and Senate are scheduled to hold a special session at the end of November to consider whether to approve the pact.

18.   The nationwide pact must be approved by Congress.

19.   The Senate unanimously approved the pact, ending days of wrangling.

20.   The two nations reached their trade agreement early this month, though Congress still must approve the pact.