71.  Last week an independent, who now holds the balance of power, pledged her support for a state coalition government.

72.  Local unions have also pledged support to the Raytheon workers.

73.  Many officials had pledged support to Ms. Fields, who represents central Harlem in the council.

74.  Local politicians, for example, are always pledging undying support for Israel.

75.  Meanwhile, Mayor Richard Riordan made a videotape Friday to be played for the owners, in which he pledges his support for the Coliseum bid.

76.  Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno visited Denver on Thursday, meeting with top officials and pledging federal support for their investigation.

77.  Members of both parties from other states where the carrier has a presence, including North Carolina and Virginia, pledged their support.

78.  Musharraf highlighted things the nations have in common and pledged full support for the Afghan interim leader, Hamid Karzai.

79.  On Tuesday, when Fong pledged his support for gay issues, Mulholland faxed the story to Christian radio stations.

80.  One by one, the would-be lawmakers pledged their support for Israel and their willingness to help the lobbying organization.