51.   The farm bill, recently signed by Bush, restored food stamps for many legal immigrants.

52.   The legislation, which Clinton is expected to sign by this weekend, is designed to increase pressure on Cuban leader Fidel Castro by driving off foreign investment.

53.   The pardon for Braswell raised concerns among some law enforcement officials because the document signed by Clinton grants a full pardon, without specifying the crimes.

54.   The Rangers began the task of trying to get pitcher Kenny Rogers signed by meeting with his agent yesterday in Los Angeles.

55.   The Shelley bill, if signed by Gov. Gray Davis, would allow San Francisco and other areas to operate without emergency orders.

56.   The treaty could be adopted and ready for signing by individual countries within a few days.

57.   The U.N. General Assembly has called for a document ready for signing by this fall.

58.   The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent tight end John Davis to a two-year contract, the third free agent signed by the team this offseason.

59.   The Yankees would have preferred to sign McDowell by last Thursday, but they have at least assured themselves of being able to match any offers he receives.

60.   The voucher program, if signed by Bush, is expected to go into effect in September.