41.   Several China critics, led by Rep. Chris Cox, R-Newport Beach, were prepared to announce a series of tough new measures as early as today.

42.   Six days after the crash, President Clinton announced a series of security measures intended to bolster airport security.

43.   The administration has announced a series of proposals to reduce access by children to tobacco.

44.   The Boeing Co. announced a series of planned changes to its benefits and compensation packages Wednesday, including an unprecedented plan for salaried employees to contribute to medical premiums.

45.   The company also announced a series of proposed personnel changes.

46.   The company recently announced a series of acquisitions in the wake of completing a secondary offering.

47.   The Cabinet announced a series of measures it was prepared to take to support the stock index.

48.   The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a series of actions to prepare air traffic controllers for equipment failures, an acknowledgment that such breakdowns are becoming more common.

49.   The firm also announced a series of management changes.

50.   The Israeli army announced a series of harsh measures to suppress any new onslaughts by the Palestinians.