41.   He cautioned that a final decision was still some way off, and that the commission rarely implements such severe financial penalties.

42.   His own party is demanding a censure that would include painful financial penalties.

43.   However, no financial penalties were to be imposed under the latest settlement offer, he said.

44.   Hundt wanted to allow the companies to give back their licenses and participate in a new round of auctions without paying a heavy financial penalty.

45.   If approved by the court, the agreement would impose by far the largest financial penalty on a drug company for failing to follow guidelines.

46.   If it moves to Newark, there is no financial penalty, because the state is expected to play some financial role at that facility.

47.   If approved by the courts, the agreement would impose the highest financial penalty by far on a pharmaceutical company for failing to comply with federal manufacturing guidelines.

48.   If successful, the effort would open the way for a trial and the possibility of a five-year prison term and stiff financial penalties.

49.   If it does, it might start by limiting benefits or raising taxes and financial penalties on those who have saved significant amounts.

50.   If Schering-Plough fails to meet the terms of the agreement, which is known as a consent decree, the government could impose even greater financial penalties.