31.   In a recent consultation exercise with council members, they suggested franchise and sponsorship as possible moneyspinners.

32.   Although most Council members contended that they expected the measure to pass easily, some opponents said they would not abandon their fight to have the measure defeated.

33.   Although the City Council approved the idea last week, several council members say they never actually saw what the tree would look like.

34.   Although the council members rejected the appeal for a solidarity fund, the AFL-CIO has taken other steps to enhance its role in struggles against management.

35.   Althaus said his organization planned another advertising campaign urging people to write or phone their Council members.

36.   Although democrats swept the elections, only one-third of the total council members are elected.

37.   Although council members were unanimous in their support of restoring the positions, the action drew sharp exchanges.

38.   Although Spears said there were rumors tickets could be available, council members said they did not know they could purchase them until this week.

39.   Among those who voiced support for him were Council members Feuer, Mike Hernandez, Nate Holden and Joel Wachs.

40.   Among the Council members who voted for Annan on Thursday was Egypt, the home of Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.