1.   It has been delayed pending final clearance.

2.   Final clearance is not expected for several weeks, since attorneys for Dole and Gingrich still need to hammer out the formal loan agreement.

3.   He expects final clearance sometime in the first quarter.

4.   Hostetler was scheduled to visit Dr. Lewis Yocum on Monday, to gain final medical clearance to play this week.

5.   However, prior to giving final clearance, U.S. managers want to clear up some lingering concerns about a balky airlock hatch aboard Mir.

6.   Jones will practice today before getting final clearance.

7.   MCI and Echostar will receive final clearance to provide the services after paying the balance on high bids they submitted to the government, the FCC said.

8.   Team physician Larry Pedegana and trainer Rick Griffin will re-evaluate the finger later today before Johnson is give final clearance to pitch.

9.   Teva said then that it had to complete certain administrative details, including the instructions for use and the labels, before it could receive final clearance.

10.   The Raiders are waiting for final medical clearance for defensive tackle Grady Jackson, who is coming off shoulder surgery.