41.   The line-up included former White House aides and transportation secretaries, retired members of the House and Senate, and former Republican National Committee chairman Haley Barbour.

42.   The project was shaped by then-Mayor Federico Pena, who is now the transportation secretary.

43.   The situation improved only after a deputy transportation secretary arrived from Washington to mediate.

44.   The transportation secretary also encouraged police to beef up their enforcement of state laws requiring motorists to wear the belts under penalty of fines.

45.   The transportation secretary is still waiting for recommendations from two study panels, due in the next few days, a spokesman said.

46.   The transportation secretary, Norman Mineta, is scheduled to describe the policy on Thursday at a breakfast meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.

47.   The transportation secretary, Norman Y. Mineta, is waiting for recommendations from two study panels, due in the next few days, a spokesman said.

48.   The transportation secretary, who did not set a timetable for completing the talks, said he expects to begin face-to-face negotiations with Mexican officials this week.

49.   The US transportation secretary has lobbied for US aircraft manufacturers in Taiwan, and the energy secretary led delegations to India, China and Pakistan.

50.   The voting members of the board include the Treasury secretary, transportation secretary and Federal Reserve chairman or their representatives.