1.   American insurance companies await word from the Japanese government on who will represent them on a commission aimed at finding ways to improve their market access.

2.   As they consider the use of advertising on the Internet, companies are awaiting a Nielsen study on the demographics of on-line users.

3.   Both companies await government approval before they can begin operations.

4.   According to a report in Paris daily Le Figaro, the company is now awaiting clearance from Social Affairs Minister Martine Aubry.

5.   He said the company was awaiting further word from the FDA before determining how to proceed.

6.   He said the company is awaiting further instruction from the kidnapers.

7.   He said the company was awaiting retail sales figures from the long Thanksgiving weekend, which should be available in several days.

8.   He said the company is awaiting further instruction from the kidnappers.

9.   Meanwhile, an ExxonMobil spokeswoman said the company was awaiting word of a possible change to new source review before commenting on the cases.

10.   Meanwhile, the company awaits approval from the Senate on funding for Sivam.