31.   People could stay with their current coverage or buy a plan through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

32.   Starrett Housing Corp., as master developer, is shepherding the plan through the governmental review process.

33.   Such an election would only come after proponents successfully navigate their plans through a complex process overseen by the Los Angeles County Local Agency Formation Commission.

34.   The beneficiaries are national financial companies selling plans through brokers and advisers.

35.   The costs for individual policies are thus much more expensive than coverage for most plans through employers.

36.   The company sells the plans through its subsidiaries, Great American Life Insurance Co., Lifestyle Financial Investments Inc. and Retirement Resources Group Inc.

37.   The governor pushed the tax cut plan through the legislature last year after making it a centerpiece of his campaign.

38.   The only consensus that exists about Social Security is that fundamental changes are required to extend the life of the insurance plan through the next century.

39.   The steep decline in energy prices has come just as President Bush is pushing his long-term energy plan through Congress.

40.   The USDA is seeking public comment on the plan through the end of July.