51.   The state of Connecticut has yet to approve the package, but it is supposed to be a slam dunk.

52.   The Senate Armed Services Committee Wednesday approved a package boosting military pay and benefits, including a provision sponsored by Sen. Max Cleland.

53.   The spending package was approved by the House Tuesday and the Senate Wednesday and is expected to be signed into law by President Clinton.

54.   Then Congress would have to review them and decide whether to approve the package again.

55.   Then, state lawmakers went into special session to approve the package the council ratified Monday.

56.   A Cabinet meeting, scheduled to review and approve the package, also was canceled.

57.   A. The IMF aid package was approved on condition that Brazil take fiscal austerity measures, including spending cuts.

58.   After weeks of wrangling, the three-party governing coalition late Wednesday approved a package of personnel and policy changes.

59.   Although the commissioners are independent, they are never far from charges of taking instructions from their capitals on sensitive issues such as approving aid packages for ailing industries.

60.   Analysts say the vote will help the government measure its chances of getting Congress to approve a package of fiscal austerity measures unveiled last week.