1.  But the merger still faces several hurdles, including the approval of Pinnacle stockholders and gaming regulators in several states.

2.  Even without Panetta as chief lobbyist, Clinton has won some close ones on the Hill, including the approval of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

3.  Fortunately, additional steps are required before Yeltsin can be removed, including approval by two high courts and by two-thirds of the upper house.

4.  Glickman said an example of such rules could include government approval of architectural plans for meat packing plants.

5.  He issued strict guidelines for such sterilizations, including court approval after hearings in which incompetent people were represented by lawyers.

6.  New Valley said completion of the acquisition was subject to certain conditions, including regulatory approvals.

7.  Oderbrecht also has obtained permits, including environmental approvals, from the Brazilian authorities, Stora said.

8.  Others say the crisis of violence that erupted last September justifies exceptional measures, including approval of what might be a problematic appointment.

9.  Several forces are driving the momentum, including the approval of the federal telecommunications bill in February.

10.  The deal still faces several hurdles, including approval by Arch shareholders, by the Federal Communications Commission by the bankruptcy court.