The company contends that the data is not collected or retained.

And such delays would also hurt the economy, the company contends, by making credit information more difficult to process.

And these companies contend that the Government has no legal authority to make them conduct such studies.

The companies contended that the documents were taken out of context.

They also get more choice than in any traditional bookstore, the company contends.

The company contends that the product is a natural option for people who are too healthy to take the drug.

Other companies contend that the younger consumer is more open to these products.

The company will contend that the delay is necessary because of the change in management.

The company does not contend that it is a weight-loss program.

The company contends it would cost about $10 million to meet minimum standards.