21.   DirecTV is trying to push that legislation along by rallying consumer support for congressional intervention.

22.   Democrats and some Republicans in Congress are pushing legislation that would make it easier for patients to sue HMOs and insurance companies.

23.   Feinstein is pushing federal legislation that would lead to a counterfeit-proof identification card.

24.   For several years, Barton has pushed legislation requiring members to submit to random drug tests.

25.   GOP State Sen. John Marchi is pushing legislation that would prohibit drug companies from selling prescription products in New York at prices above those charged elsewhere.

26.   Graham noted that Senators Joseph I. Lieberman, of Connecticut, and Dianne Feinstein, of California, both Democrats have been pushing similar legislation for months.

27.   He also plans to push legislation that would require the Department of Transportation to report to Congress periodically on whether the industry is following its customer service program.

28.   He and state Sen. Robert Hagan of Youngstown are pushing legislation that would establish state regulations for privately-run prisons and give local police jurisdiction over escaped prisoners.

29.   He dominates the House, choosing chairmen and pushing legislation through with an authority not seen since Cannon.

30.   Gun control advocates are pushing legislation in Washington, in state capitals and in city councils to outlaw these weapons.