41.   A floor fight is expected on the Senate bill, as Republicans seek to amend it.

42.   A rapid increase in traffic is expected on the highway when Venezuela joins the free trade Mercosur association later this year.

43.   A jury was selected on Monday, and opening arguments are expected on Tuesday.

44.   A quick guilty verdict is widely expected on the charge of treason, which carries an automatic death sentence.

45.   A preliminary vote is expected on Tuesday.

46.   A new picture of Japanese consumers is expected on Tuesday, when employment and household-spending figures are released.

47.   A similar measure has won committee approval in the Senate and is expected on the Senate floor early next month, where it is expected to pass.

48.   A similar tax increase is expected on Super-unleaded this year.

49.   A strenuous struggle is expected on Capitol Hill over financing for AIDS services and research.

50.   A third vote is expected on Tuesday.