41.   Azimi said that alliance representatives were in Jalalabad negotiating with local commanders, who would hold a council to reach a decision about linking up with the alliance.

42.   Barely an hour after the decision had been reached, Gore emerged triumphantly before television cameras at his residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.

43.   Bahceli made no statement after the meeting at which the decision was reached.

44.   Before a decision is reached, though, Abercrombie must weigh the options.

45.   Bell Atlantic executives generally agreed, and said they hoped to reach a decision within the next week or two.

46.   Blue Cross issued a statement that said company policy is to comment only when a decision has been reached to proceed with a new initiatives.

47.   Bin Laden should find another place to live, said the shura, which met for two days before reaching its decision.

48.   Bosnian Serb authorities will retain control of the town, Brcko, at least until a final decision is reached.

49.   Both congressmen said last week that they are considering making the Senate race and would reach a decision soon.

50.   Board members said they hope to reach a decision on how to proceed before the end of the year.