71.   And so Ebbers had no good will waiting for him when his lawyers went back to the same regulatory agencies last fall seeking approval for the Sprint deal.

72.   And while Fosamax is approved for both prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Lilly is currently only seeking approval for prevention.

73.   And though the measure is narrower than some lawmakers had wanted, winning approval for any campaign reform is difficult on Capitol Hill.

74.   Anwar promised to speed up regulatory approvals for stock issues, and to reduce the number of regulatory agencies that review some areas.

75.   Another proposal is to require approval for prosecutions by the U.N. Security Council, where the United States has a veto.

76.   Approval for a strike is almost assured, economists here say.

77.   Approval for the aid came through special presidential authority and is contingent on confirmation that the units getting the materiel have not been accused of violating human rights.

78.   Approval for the merger still must come from coop members, who are scheduled to vote on it in the next month.

79.   Any law that would require legislative approval for casinos is widely viewed as making casino development less likely.

80.   Argosy is also one of several companies seeking Missouri Gaming Commission approval for construction of a new casino in the suburbs south of St. Louis.