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To: Bruce Tiemann who wrote (2880)	4/20/1998 5:53:00 PM
From: kimberley	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4969

I *think... Steve would know, I'm sure, but I think there is a rule that only a certain % of the shares can be shorted. I don't think it can go on indefinately. best, kim

To: Bruce Tiemann who wrote (2880)	4/20/1998 6:34:00 PM
From: Spots	Respond to of 4969

Shorts can't vote.

To: Bruce Tiemann who wrote (2880)	4/20/1998 6:34:00 PM
From: Char	Respond to of 4969

Bruce This same question came up on another thread quite awhile ago. I remember at the time someone did some research and the answer was that you cannot vote your shares if they were lent out. If they are lent to someone who sell them short then the new buyer is the one that gets to vote them. If you really want to vote them then you better keep them in a cash account or take delivery. Dave