21.   Tchuruk hinted, though, that Thomson required a capital injection from the government before its sale could proceed.

22.   The Clinton administration has refused to give states the permission they need from the federal government before adopting reduced-benefit plans for new residents.

23.   The foreign buying surprised many traders, who expected institutions to await policy announcements of the new government before deciding their strategy.

24.   The legislation calls for the federal government to study the costs of a proposed law on state and local governments before adopting it.

25.   There are legal issues that might have to be settled with the US and German governments before the sub could be touched.

26.   While Shas had endorsed Netanyahu, it has swung between left and right governments before as a supporter of the peace effort.

27.   Palestinians want to have most of the West Bank under their autonomy government before the final talks resume, believing this will assure creation of a Palestinian state.

28.   Powell has urged the Arabs to give Sharon time to form a government before making judgments about his intentions.

29.   Rarely since the United States reinstated the death penalty a quarter-century ago has a condemned foreigner received consular help from his government before reaching death row.

30.   A no-trust vote could allow the opposition a chance to form a new government before elections.