21.   The House favored the bill a year ago and this year may have the backing of Speaker Bob Griffin.

22.   The public favors that bill, which would have given more protection to patients and along with the right to sue their doctors.

23.   The Senate conferees consist of seven Republicans who voted for the weaker Senate bill and five Democrats who basically favor the bill passed by the House.

24.   The Senate seems to favor a bill that would abolish the central Board of Education in favor of appointed, borough-based school boards.

25.   These lawmakers favor a bill written by two House Republicans, Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and John Shadegg of Arizona.

26.   They also favor a bill that would step up anti-TB efforts in this country.

27.   While he himself seems to favor the bill, he cautioned that it could be revised substantially before passing.

28.   Polls show that more than two-thirds of the French favor the bill.

29.   Bush favors a bill sponsored by Rep. Ernest Fletcher, R-Ky.

30.   But polls show that more than two thirds of the French favor the bill.