21.   Here in Washington State, the denture makers ran their petition drive in open violation of a law passed last year that specifically banned paying people to gather signatures.

22.   His supporters are gathering signatures on a petition that will be presented to the governor, calling for the preservation of the district.

23.   In Arizona politics, it takes more than volunteers to gather signatures.

24.   In Florida, too few signatures were gathered to hold a referendum.

25.   In July, after opponents gathered enough signatures to put Issue One on the ballot, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources printed and distributed pamphlets promoting hunting.

26.   In Oregon, Dr. Gordon Miller, a Salem ophthalmologist, is gathering signatures for a voter initiative seeking to outlaw capitation.

27.   In Texas and several others, signatures are being gathered now.

28.   Indeed, in many parts of Germany, opponents have banded together to gather signatures demanding a referendum on the reforms.

29.   Limiting who can circulate petitions strengthens the hand of party leaders, who can call on volunteers in each community to gather signatures for their chosen candidates.

30.   Last month the group blanketed the county, going door-to-door in triple-digit heat to gather enough signatures to put the matter up for a public vote.