11.   At least a dozen states are considering laws that would shield employers who give accurate information about former employees.

12.   Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Kipnis said the state will consider all its options.

13.   At the same time, many states are considering ways to cut back or eliminate funding for such courses.

14.   Baldwin said the state would consider having the for-profit company that replaces ComCare develop plans to check on possible overmedication.

15.   Before taking sides, states must consider their interests, including the prospects for national survival.

16.   A dozen other states are considering such bans, said J.D. Porter, a computer recycling consultant and member of the Austin Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

17.   A half-dozen other states are considering similar actions, lawyers involved in the litigation say.

18.   Alarcon said he thinks the state should consider commandeering power plants.

19.   Brooks said the state was considering whether to appeal or conduct a full review.

20.   But eight states are considering higher excise taxes, according to the conference.