41.   An industry executive said that it was not yet known what type of smallpox vaccine the government wanted.

42.   An MBA means added earning power and job security in an economy undergoing a massive restructuring, educators and business executives say.

43.   Amtrak executives said a joint connecting two lengths of track had been loosened.

44.   Amway executives say they are committed to staying in China but want to try to avoid sacrificing their core sales method.

45.   An ABC executive said Ms. Fili-Krushel was careful not to imply that the other members of the coalition had endorsed the agreement.

46.   An ABC executive said that the show has now been shelved.

47.   An American Century executive said Tuesday the resignation had been in the works and was not unexpected.

48.   An agreement could be announced as early as Friday, the executives said.

49.   An announcement is expected Monday, the executive said.

50.   An announcement is expected Monday, the executives said, barring any last minute snags.