41.   The New York mayor, Rudolph Giuliani, was invited to address the assembly before it opened its debate.

42.   The projectile has opened the debate on whether the Yankees should move to a new stadium or live with a refurbished old one.

43.   The Senate unexpectedly opened debate Tuesday on expanding NATO, one of the most important foreign policy issues in decades.

44.   The Senate opened debate on its version of the tax bill, with amendments voted on through the night.

45.   The question will be debated for some time, because the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will only open a debate that will likely last all summer.

46.   Upton and Lewis are part of a congressional effort intended to open debate on the subject.

47.   Washington had sought approval of the resolution by Monday, when the General Assembly is to open a debate on terrorism.

48.   When Peres opened the debate by promising that he would never divide Jerusalem and accusing Netanyahu of dangerously distorting his position, Mrs. Lankin became angry.

49.   While Forbes has opened the debate on taxes, all the candidates are expected to come forth with plans in the coming months.

50.   With gravity appropriate to a declaration of war, Dorrell read a statement and opened debate.