31.   While the slow action in the Senate is unsettling to business interests, the procedural delay has had few practical effects thus far.

32.   While others may chortle at the dismal record of years of building per mile of track, the Poles say the delays had a silver lining.

33.   Womack said the delay had nothing to do with any of those matters.

34.   A delay would have serious economic consequences and would cause market volatility.

35.   Both the Trade Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry said delays would have a negative impact on investment and made trade more difficult.

36.   Inspectors said they were concerned that the delay could have enable the Iraqis to remove sensitive material from the base.

37.   Mr Leung said the delay would have a limited effect on the project.

38.   The delay has nothing to do with Iverson changing some of the lyrics, one of the sources said.

39.   The delay has increased fears of a return to violence.

40.   The International Olympic Committee has warned Athens planners that deadlines are now so tight that even small delays could have serious consequences on the quality of the games.