31.   A Senate committee has already approved an overhaul bill that is now awaiting floor action.

32.   A Senate committee approved a bill that would end the certification process temporarily until the president proposes an alternative.

33.   A Senate committee approved a bill this month to permit the regulation of content, with the focus on violence.

34.   A Senate committee approved a bill to require reading and math tests of students.

35.   A Senate committee approved the bill in June.

36.   A UN committee must approve each Iraqi oil sale contract and each purchase made with oil revenue.

37.   A U.S. congressional tax-writing committee approved a compromise plan to provide tax relief on overseas income for insurance, banks and other financial firms.

38.   A U.S. Senate committee today approved a bill to overhaul the Food and Drug Administration and speed up drug and medical device reviews.

39.   After seven hours, the committee approved the bill.

40.   After lengthy debate, the committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Tom Allen, D-Maine, that would allow the Pentagon to begin dismantling the missiles.