51.   But the merger wave has been so important to the economy and the deadlines are so tight that we had little choice.

52.   But while the deadline is almost here, little has been hashed out.

53.   By the time Hunsicker could call New York to report the deal, his deadline was down to seconds.

54.   Cohen said there was no deadline for the negotiations, but the U.S. delegation planned to leave on Friday for talks with NATO allies in Brussels, Belgium.

55.   Close said Valley VOTE will operate as if its deadline is Thursday, but that the group obviously would welcome legislation that gives it more time.

56.   Crucial to the agreement for many Democrats would be a deadline for a final vote to acquit or convict President Clinton.

57.   Deadlines are still essential, many welfare officials say.

58.   Deadline for entry is Wednesday.

59.   Deadline is midnight next Monday.

60.   Deadlines are another concept taken seriously by Veltroni, who acknowledged in a recent interview that his effort to stick to a schedule is regarded as un-Italian.