31.   In Springfield, Illinois, the chairman of the state senate public health committee called for an investigative hearing next week.

32.   On Thursday Caio told a senate committee that the company would seek partners for its personal computer business.

33.   Osmena said the senate committee could request the government Ombudsman to more thoroughly probe the issue.

34.   Republican senator Richard Lugar, chairman of the senate agriculture committee and a declared presidential candidate, will spend an hour with Bolger.

35.   Senate committee seeks tighter conthten oversight over accountants in the wake of the Enron Corp. debacle.

36.   Speaking to a senate committee on aviation late Tuesday, the minister said she was not consulted on the planned sale, her office told AFP.

37.   Tatad heads the senate committee on women and family relations.

38.   The base, which has facilities for the disabled, will be opened by Senator Stefan Grove, chairman of the senate environment committee.

39.   The challenge was allegedly made during a senate committee hearing which Santiago chaired.