41.   A National Security Council spokesman said the agency did not comment about the policies of previous administrations.

42.   A spokesman for Atlanta-based Delta declined to comment specifically about a potential United linkup but acknowledged the carrier is looking at various options.

43.   A spokeswoman for the VA said Crosetti declined to comment about conditions at the Kansas City hospital.

44.   A Securities and Exchange Commission spokesman declined to comment specifically about E-Trade.

45.   A Samuel Goldwyn spokeswoman said she could not comment about the reports of a sale or investment.

46.   A spokesman for Dr Pepper declined to comment about the Cadbury announcement.

47.   A spokesman for the commission would not comment about the complaint.

48.   A spokesman for the Big Board declined to comment about matters discussed by the committee.

49.   A spokesman for the city agency, citing confidentiality rules, declined to comment about the case.

50.   Administrators would not comment about the rule, but legal and medical experts say fear of lawsuits is driving such policies nationally.