21.   Gov. George Ryan, who has the power to veto new runways, said he would consider the plans.

22.   He is also said to be considering a plan for a cash dividend.

23.   He said he was asking his staff to consider a plan under which officers whose tasks require stealth might dress in street clothes.

24.   Imagis, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, said it would appoint an independent committee of its board to consider the plan.

25.   In New York City, the Board of Education is considering a plan that would provide computers for all of its students, starting in the fourth grade.

26.   Iraq has repeatedly said that it would not consider any plan that did not lift sanctions.

27.   Mayor Willie Brown is even considering a plan that would have city officials call Bay Area residents and invite them over for a bite and a bed.

28.   Negotiators have also considered a plan that would allow the utilities themselves to enter long-term contracts, participants said.

29.   NASCAR officials have not hinted they are even considering the plan.

30.   Negotiators from both sides are considering a plan that would enact the Smith amendment into law but give Clinton authority to waive its application in specific cases.