11.   The pact has wide corporate support because it would require China to lower tariffs, end restrictive business rules and dismantle many other trade barriers.

12.   The pact has wide bipartisan support in the Senate, but faces an uncertain future in the House.

13.   The pact has plenty of advantages for both companies, say analysts.

14.   The voice vote on the agreement cleared the way for final approval in the Senate, where the trade pact has overwhelming support.

15.   They questioned how much impact a peace pact will have in a region that has been in conflict since before the United States became a country.

16.   But the pact had little force because Uganda later ruled out withdrawing its troops until a lasting settlement is reached.

17.   Little difficulty is expected in the House, where the pact has support in both parties and Democrats hold a majority until the end of the year.

18.   The pact already has Justice Department approval.

19.   The pact had broad bipartisan support.

20.   The pact could have quick impact in Norway, said Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik.