11.   And administration officials suggested Wednesday night that, even before the vote, such a plan was not high on their agenda.

12.   And Bosworth said such a plan would help only wealthier retirees who paid enough into the system to qualify for the highest level of benefits.

13.   And carrying out the complex details of such a plan would fall to a neophyte federal immigration commissioner.

14.   And aides to Gov. George Pataki have said that he is open to such a plan.

15.   And the sooner such a plan is created, the longer the money has to grow.

16.   Arab leaders have warned that such a plan threatens the peace process.

17.   Apparently their view is that whatever opposition such a plan might meet is preferable to the risk of a new struggle for power.

18.   Arizona Diamondbacks owner Jerry Colangelo also has supported such a plan.

19.   As the most likely terrorism targets, Washington, New York and other major cities would benefit the most from such a plan.