51.   A family friend, Beverly Martin, said Bettye Dixon was still thinking about the possibility and would not likely reach a decision until early January.

52.   A company spokeswoman said no decision had been reached on where the job cuts would take place.

53.   A decision was finally reached a few weeks ago, Cheng said, shortly before the trial was held.

54.   A decision should be reached soon, especially since ABC and ESPN will provide television coverage.

55.   A Fleet spokesman said the name is a temporary one until a final decision is reached next week.

56.   A correct decision was reached.

57.   A decision may be reached today, Doyle said.

58.   A decision should be reached today.

59.   A decision will be reached at the latest by early May, said Sandra Conlan, a Federal Reserve spokeswoman.

60.   A Justice Department official said later, however, that no decision had been reached and the death penalty had not been taken off the table.