71.   For example, a Vietnamese family in Orange County might buy services that combine local calling with bargain long-distance rates to Vietnam, said Bernard.

72.   Financial markets showed little reaction to the expected move, other than to push speculation about lower rates ahead to the next Bundesbank meeting, in two weeks.

73.   Franks, the former representative who is running for the Republican nomination, also proposed to hold increases in property tax rates to the rate of inflation.

74.   French President Jacques Chirac said the sale to investors would lead to better service by France Telecom and lower rates to its customers.

75.   GHB can also depress breathing rates to dangerous levels, which can starve the brain of oxygen.

76.   Friends and colleagues attribute his success rate to a phenomenal memory and unusually heightened powers of concentration.

77.   Gore also supports labor on preserving federal legislation that requires contractors to pay prevailing wage rates to workers on government-funded projects.

78.   Gossin said Lilco still is in talks with the Long Island Power Authority over a proposed restructuring plan, intended to lower rates to consumers.

79.   Gaddum said he was pleased that markets have responded to cuts in short-term interest rates by pushing long-term rates to historically low levels.