71.   House passage can lead quickly to final legislative approval in the Senate.

72.   House supporters of the measure say they expect it to gain swift approval in the Senate before moving on to Clinton.

73.   However, delays in securing legislative approval in the U.S. and Japan is likely to postpone ratification of the agreement.

74.   In addition, Alliance may apply in Europe for approval in general surgery, relying strictly on completed trials there, said Gwen Rosenberg, a spokeswoman.

75.   In Michigan, a limited voucher proposal backed by business people and prominent African-Americans is attracting narrow approval in polls.

76.   Intel President and Chief Operating Officer Craig Barrett said on a conference call with analysts and reporters that he hopes for government approval in three to six months.

77.   In the state of Washington, a similar ban is up for voter approval in November.

78.   It got European approval in March.

79.   It has already won FCC approval in two smaller markets, Fairfax County, Va., and Dover Township, N.J.

80.   It has been approved in Canada for use in treating venous ulcers of the lower leg and is awaiting approval in the US.