11.   House leaders assured the farm-state members that any remaining concerns would be handled in conference with the Senate.

12.   Powell said he spoke to Sharon on Thursday night and the Israeli leader assured him that Arafat would not be a target of the assault.

13.   Protestant leaders assure their supporters that the accord strengthens the union with Britain.

14.   Shalala said Republican leaders have assured her that they will begin talks with the administration on health care legislation once Clinton sends a measure to Congress.

15.   Two religious leaders assured the family it was permissible.

16.   While congressional leaders are assuring federal workers they will be paid for the furlough, Kahler said many were skeptical.

17.   Young said union leaders had assured the company that the contract proposal would be accepted.

18.   Party leaders said the position changed in February, but a union official said Thursday that party leaders were still assuring him in March that privatization was ruled out.

19.   Rebel leaders assured their people they had guarantees the government army will not attack if the weapons are removed.

20.   After the talks, Primakov sent a telegram to Syrian leaders assuring them that Israel has no intention of launching a military offensive, the radio said.