61.   Buying Volpe, a private firm, would give Prudential a bigger presence in the hottest investment sector, emerging technology companies.

62.   But, he said, tests by a private metallurgical firm hired by the railroad indicated that safety could be compromised in future years if the cracks went unfixed.

63.   By creating new yardsticks based on molecules and light waves, the device will help private firms improve their own measurements.

64.   Clinton criticized legislation sought by the White House to strengthen the hand of patients and physicians in their dealings with health maintenance organizations and private insurance firms.

65.   Chick said the city should consider greater use of private firms to collect debts.

66.   Consumers also can have a private firm test the water.

67.   Cross approves loans based on recommendations from Bridge Financial Services Inc., a private firm that has an exclusive agreement with the pensions.

68.   Critics also think private firms are preying on vulnerable parents.

69.   Currently the airlines contract with private firms to do the work, but the contracts go to the lowest bidder so that employees are paid very little.

70.   Currently, almost two dozen U.S. airports are managed by private firms.