21.   In deciding to force the issue, Arthur Levitt, the SEC chairman, is showing a willingness to take big risks in the current Washington political climate.

22.   In return, the SEC chairman has gone out of his way to compliment these firms publicly, giving them public relations victories.

23.   It appears that Jenkins, who has pushed for companies to issue more forward-looking information, will be acceptable to Arthur Levitt Jr., the SEC chairman.

24.   It was endorsed by Arthur Levitt Jr., the SEC chairman, whose nomination for a second term is expected to be approved by the Senate Banking Committee.

25.   Levitt, the SEC chairman, wants to prevent that race from starting.

26.   On Wednesday, Pitt, the SEC chairman, proposed new rules to limit conflicts of interest among stock analysts.

27.   Pitt, the current SEC chairman, has taken a different approach, focusing on creating a new disciplinary body.

28.   SEC chairman Harvey Pitt also proposed an oversight board in January.

29.   Sommer was talked of as a prime candidate to become the SEC chairman.

30.   STRONGER FUND OVERSIGHT PROPOSED Arthur Levitt, the SEC chairman, proposed strengthening oversight of mutual funds by independent directors but stopped short of offering more sweeping changes.