41.   Instead of a third shutdown, Republicans are considering funding government programs they consider essential.

42.   Instead, Republicans are considering funding government programs they consider essential.

43.   It is considered essential.

44.   It was considered essential to find an electronic connection for the end of this most electronic of trials.

45.   Local elections, considered essential to building multi-ethnic institutions, have been pushed back to next year.

46.   Nation-states the size of Eritrea and Estonia show that size is no longer considered essential to viability.

47.   No longer is it considered essential to have at least some exposure to emerging markets promising potentially great rewards for those willing to take the risk.

48.   Narrowing the deficit is considered essential for cementing inflation fighting gains made during the last two-and-a-half years.

49.   Not everyone agrees bigger is necessarily better, although competitive strength in two or more profitable therapeutic areas and strong product innovation is considered essential.

50.   Now Pastrana still has nearly seven months to negotiate a cease-fire agreement, which many consider essential before a final overall peace accord is signed.