11.   It ruled that the Legislature was within its bounds when it passed a package of taxes and fees as an emergency without a public vote.

12.   Lawmakers were expected to finish work and pass the package Thursday.

13.   Lott said Republicans and Democrats are trying to find common ground to pass a package quickly.

14.   Netanyahu had opposed passing the package, particularly taxing short-term savings, in full.

15.   Once the package is passed on a first vote, the rebels are to hand over another third of the weapons.

16.   Pataki and Senate Republicans also want to pass a package of bills that would stiffen penalties for sex offenses and crimes committed in schools.

17.   The administration badly misjudged the mood of Congress and the time needed to get the package passed -- if it could be passed at all.

18.   The House passed the package by a two-vote margin.

19.   The House vote on the debt ceiling will come when it passes its package to balance the federal budget in seven years.

20.   The incentives package had been passed by the Assembly.