21.   On the stock market, share prices started higher following the passage of bank recapitalization legislation into law on Friday.

22.   The detentions followed passage of a law in July which made conviction for drug sales or black market dealings punishable by death.

23.   The prime minister would have the prerogative to call for a snap election anytime following the passage of the organic laws.

24.   The Republican move follows passage of a referendum in California which would deny all state services to the children of illegal immigrants.

25.   Following Senate passage, the foreign aid bill goes to a conference committee to reconcile different versions of the legislation.

26.   According to the Central Weather Bureau, the rain was triggered by a southwesterly current following the passage of Typhoon Doug last Monday.

27.   Following its passage in the lower house Tuesday, the bill is to be sent to the upper house for final approval.

28.   This followed the passage of a bill in the US Congress seeking to resettle more Vietnamese boat people in the United States.

29.   Nosaka said he thought the general elections would be held in September following passage of the budget and debate over plans to raise the three percent consumption tax.

30.   Presidential aides said it might follow the passage of the GATT accord through parliament.