21.   The Humane Society of the United States, based in Washington, endorses efforts to help pet owners with medical care.

22.   The governors of Maryland and Virginia also endorsed the effort.

23.   The report endorses efforts by some states and members of Congress to eliminate the disparities in insurance coverage for mental disorders and other illnesses.

24.   They also said they were hopeful union members would eventually endorse the effort.

25.   They endorsed continued efforts to contain Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

26.   When Sen. Dole, R-Kan., appeared at a packed press conference with the House freshman Thursday morning, he endorsed their efforts without qualifications.

27.   Pakistan says it endorses their efforts.

28.   Also the Security Council endorsed efforts by African leaders to end the border conflict peacefully.

29.   Berdennikov also said Russia endorses efforts by the conference to complete a global nuclear testing ban treaty this year, including even the smallest tests.

30.   Berdennikov also said Russia endorses efforts by the conference to complete a treaty this year to place a global ban on any nuclear weapons test.