41.  American companies spend a lot trying not to cross intellectual property lines.

42.  American companies spent too much money on computer hardware, software, and telecommunications.

43.  American companies start with U.S. content, and then just translate it.

44.  American companies that have endorsed the plan include Cisco Systems Inc., the dominant maker of Internet hub computers, Sun Microsystems Inc., and Silicon Graphics International.

45.  American companies turned to India, known for a good education system and highly skilled, English-speaking workers.

46.  American companies would howl like wounded hounds if such rules were imposed upon them.

47.  American companies, at the same time, want more trade links with Latin America so they can compete better against European and Asian rivals.

48.  American companies, hurting at home, are seeking relief from imports.

49.  Although American companies were somewhat behind investors from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and elsewhere in Asia and Europe, they are catching up quickly.

50.  American shipping companies complain that they cannot choose which stevedore companies or other vendors they will work with at the docks.