31.   But with many more votes ahead, leaders decided to finish up the tobacco legislation next month.

32.   But unless and until the mayor drops out, the party leaders have decided not to reveal the slightest split or hesitation.

33.   By trekking in the opposite direction, the refugee leaders have apparently decided to reject attempts to force them home, U.N. officials said.

34.   Carter said the leaders could decide to depart voluntarily, but he said he believes they may be too proud to move to another country.

35.   Caroline Quartararo, a spokeswoman for Pataki, said they were pleased that the Assembly leaders had decided to take action.

36.   Chechen clan leaders may decide to lay down arms to stop the bloodshed, but no signs of capitulation have appeared.

37.   Chinese leaders apparently decided to expel Wu less as a human rights concession than as a gesture to improve cooperation with the United States on other matters.

38.   City leaders decided to build a fort no enemy could conquer.

39.   City leaders decided that the explosion was caused largely by poor economic prospects, and focused their efforts on creating jobs.

40.   Congressional leaders must decide whether to vote on a bill that would allow the company, informally known as Sallie Mae, to shed its federal charter.