1.   As penalties go for violating securities laws, it was one of the lesser ones, but it was a violation nonetheless.

2.   Because USC is currently at its scholarship limit, the penalty goes into effect next season.

3.   The most severe penalty went to Pvt. Kyle Brown, who was convicted of manslaughter and received a five-year prison sentence.

4.   These penalties will now go to the crime victims fund.

5.   Claiborne argued that private citizens should not be allowed to sue under the Clean Water Act because any penalties would go to the government, not to the plaintiff.

6.   If the committee did endorse a death sentence, the penalty would then go to the full parliament and the president for approval.

7.   Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler said the company was pleased with the first week of testimony and will work to convince the judge that the proposed penalties go too far.

8.   The most severe penalty went to Pvt. Kyle Brown, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison.

9.   The stiffest penalty went to Lt. Emilio Stolfo, who accused Gen. Cerciello of pocketing part of the payoffs to lower-ranking officers.

10.   While the criminal penalties go into effect when Clinton signs the bill, perhaps this week, other parts of the bill will be phased in.