41.   Other cost-cutting measures were being considered.

42.   Other health plans, including Health Net of California and Blue Cross of California, are considering similar measures.

43.   Other Maine farms are considering similar measures, but Smiling Hill is apparently the first to withdraw its welcome mat for fear of foot-and-mouth disease.

44.   Others are considering the measure.

45.   President Clinton has signaled his willingness to consider the measure, but he wants some changes that could doom it in Congress.

46.   Republicans are sharply divided over the new financing, so it is unclear if and when the House will consider the measure.

47.   Schering said its current financial success had forced the company to consider measures against hostile takeovers.

48.   Several more controversial measures will be considered this week and next.

49.   Several others are considering similar measures and Congress also may act soon.

50.   She blamed an abusive childhood for putting her in long-term depression and making her consider drastic measures.