11.   A similar measure by Rep. Rick Lazio, a Republican from New York, awaits action by the House Banking Committee.

12.   A similar measure to outlaw gambling on the Internet is awaiting action in the House.

13.   A similar version, sponsored by Senator Sam Brownback, a Kansas Republican, awaits action in the Senate.

14.   But the merger still awaits action by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

15.   Courts around the country have been wrestling with similar disputes, two of which have been awaiting action at the Supreme Court.

16.   Dozens of hospital workers stood outside the hospital, awaiting action, assuming that most victims were still in the rubble.

17.   Enabling federal legislation by U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley, D-N.J., was attached to the federal crime bill now awaiting final action in the House and Senate.

18.   Four other large mergers are awaiting action from the federal commission.

19.   His bill awaits action by the House Commerce Committee.

20.   Hologic also is awaiting action by the full FDA.