31.   This is the fourth straight month that the EPA has held its overall assessment of the economy unchanged.

32.   It was the third straight month the EPA has held unchanged its overall assessment of the economy.

33.   On his return to Cairo at the end of day-long talks with Assad, Mubarak was also positive in his overall assessment.

34.   South African Foreign Minister Alfred Nzo said Tuesday his upcoming visit to Taiwan is part of an overall assessment of relations with the greater China region.

35.   The Bank of Japan upgraded its overall assessment in its May economic report for the third straight month, citing an improvement in exports and corporate activity.