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Question: The LAT , NYT , and WP fronts carry the news that the federal government has indeed, as it first hinted over a week ago, decided to try to block the Lockheed-Northrop merger.

Answer: The LAT , NYT , and WP report that the federal government has, as previously hinted, decided to block the Lockheed-Northrop merger

Question: Join us in helping the School of Liberal Arts be all that it can be. Complete and mail the enclosed form in the self-addressed postage-paid envelope with your check made to the ill Foundation/Liberal Arts Senior Challenge.

Answer: Join us in helping the School of Liberal Arts be all that it can be. Complete and mail the enclosed form in the self-addressed postage-paid envelope with your check.

Question: China will prosecute the leaders of Falun Gong . A government order excused most followers saying they had been brainwashed into joining a subversive political organization.

Answer:
China will prosecute the leaders of Falun Gong, a government order excused followers saying they were brainwashed into joining.