31.   Biogen recently gained Avonex approval in Israel and Switzerland and expects to be selling into those two markets by the end of March.

32.   Birch did gain regulatory approval in Kansas, Missouri and later seven other states.

33.   A bill that would change the restriction is awaiting final approval in the Massachusetts Legislature.

34.   A British Telecom Plc purchase of long-distance operator MCI Communications Corp. would likely win regulatory approval in the U.S., antitrust and communication lawyers said today.

35.   A British Telecom Plc purchase of long-distance operator MCI Communications Corp. would likely win swift regulatory approval in the U.S., antitrust and communication lawyers said today.

36.   A final version will be sent to Congress for approval in July.

37.   A similar measure has won committee approval in the Senate and is expected on the Senate floor early next month, where it is expected to pass.

38.   A Republican plan to create education savings accounts won approval in the Senate last month.

39.   A walkout would require two-thirds approval in a subsequent vote.