The preliminary conclusions come as the United States and Canada are negotiating a similar pact with Mexico.

But it is expected to be the model for very similar pacts in other states.

About 65 similar pacts, in which companies have designated money and jobs for members of minorities, have been negotiated by the civil rights group since 1981.

This agreement cites a previous (lost or even more likely not in written form existing) similar pact.

But it is expected in coming months that similar pacts will be worked out with the other former Soviet republics that want them.

Since the agreement, most other states have entered into similar pacts, including New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Kirribilli agreement - a similar pact in Australian politics.

That is, unless George Steinbrenner made a similar pact a few years ago but with different terms over a much longer period.

But on the same day, the Lutherans rejected a similar pact with the Episcopal Church, a move that surprised many.

The Mexican agreement is to come on top of a similar pact already in force between the United States and Canada.