31.   Several manufacturers announced initiatives in auto racing.

32.   Tellingly, Pataki did not announce an initiative for educational vouchers, favored by conservative Republicans but anathema to many Democrats.

33.   The airline also announced several initiatives to placate its disgruntled passengers, including frequent-flier bonuses and elimination of certain service fees.

34.   The Clinton administration previously announced an initiative to increase public awareness of the need for donor organs.

35.   The initiative was announced at a meeting that will continue Tuesday with industry officials and academics in Berkeley, Calif., to explore potential solutions.

36.   The Immigration and Naturalization Service will release money and announce initiatives Friday to help speed the backlog of immigration cases.

37.   The president announced his initiative for Africa three days after launching a year-long drive for greater racial and ethnic harmony across the nation.

38.   The senators announced their initiative in a statement that was carefully crafted to avoid predictions or hints of premature attachment of blame.

39.   The United Nations announced several initiatives, with Secretary-General Kofi Annan scheduling a Balkans trip and war crimes prosecutors planning to step up inquiries.

40.   The strained situation was made worse last December when Redlener invited Mrs. Clinton to the Bronx for a news conference announcing the initiative without informing or inviting city officials.