1.   Senate approval of the commission is expected shortly.

2.   Senate approval augurs well for passage of legislation that would slash spending on federal payrolls and cut social security benefits, the company said.

3.   Senate approval of the full appropriations bill was expected Thursday night.

4.   Senate approval of the measure is expected within two to three weeks.

5.   Senate approval of the needed changes in trade law seems likely.

6.   Senate approval is considered likely.

7.   Senate approval is far from assured.

8.   Senate approval of the bill is expected.

9.   Senate approval of the legislation was seen as a virtual certainty.

10.   Senate approval appears certain, as opponents conceded Tuesday they lack the votes to further delay the measure.