21.   Awaiting approval for similar funds are Dreyfus, a unit of Mellon Bank, and Morley Financial Services, a subsidiary of Nationwide Financial Services of Columbus, Ohio.

22.   Bell Atlantic is awaiting regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Nynex Corp., the New York-based local phone company.

23.   Bell Atlantic is currently awaiting regulatory approval to complete its acquisition of Nynex.

24.   BNP has signed an agreement for the acquisition from the failed investment bank and is awaiting approval from Hong Kong authorities, they said.

25.   Boeing Co. is awaiting regulatory approvals to buy McDonnell-Douglas Corp.

26.   Both companies await government approval before they can begin operations.

27.   Both companies have paid to divide the coveted railroad company, but are still awaiting government approval to begin operations.

28.   -- Ziconotide, awaiting FDA approval, has been touted as a potent alternative to morphine in cases of severe pain.

29.   A countrywide polio offensive set to begin this week is awaiting approval from both the government and the rebels.

30.   A bill that would change the restriction is awaiting final approval in the Massachusetts Legislature.