41.   Although the Federal Trade Commission effectively approved the merger, the plan awaits approval from the New York attorney general, G. Oliver Koppell.

42.   Although the governor said he could impose several of them on his own, others require approval from the state Legislature or the federal government.

43.   Although the Hearst Corp. and the Fangs had struck a deal for the Examiner, they still needed approval from the Justice Department.

44.   American and Canadian observers say they are ready to go, but Argentine troops are still waiting for approval from the Dominican government.

45.   American General said it would continue to pursue antitrust approval from the Federal Trade Commission for further acquisitions of Unitrin stock.

46.   Amex said it will implement the new rule within two weeks of receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

47.   An agreement that would limit the rights of smokers to sue tobacco companies in the future would need approval from Congress and the White House.

48.   An alliance requires approval from the Postal Service Board of Governors, and Henderson expects to bring the panel a detailed proposal in October.

49.   An informal inquiry, as opposed to an investigation, can be started by the SEC staff without approval from the commission and does not come with subpoena power.

50.   And a new leather-bound manicure set is more likely to meet approval from security workers scouring bags for sharp objects.