31.   And several state agencies have accelerated efforts to approve construction of new power plants.

32.   And she noted that almost every state agency spends money on federal revenue collection, whether the work is done by state employees or private contractors.

33.   And Stratton said it was common practice for state agencies to share scientific studies.

34.   And only at this late hour have state agencies agreed to step in and conduct a traffic study.

35.   And state agencies are encouraged by law to award a certain amount of contracts to businesses owned by minorities or women.

36.   Anita Rivkin Carothers, a lawyer for Ms. Olison, said her client was considering filing a civil rights suit against the state agency.

37.   Another created the office of the state child advocate, who is responsible for monitoring state agencies responsible for protecting children.

38.   And they required a review every six years of affirmative action hiring programs at state agencies.

39.   Any state agency that quotes the EPA right off the bat equals bureaucracy.

40.   Another state agency, the Long Island Power Authority, met with Lilco officials today to discuss plans for buying the Hicksville, New York, utility.