21.   It was a controversial stance in coal country, where some folks blame environmentalists and their regulations for the slumping local economy.

22.   Its private stance in the talks is believed to be similar.

23.   Kamei said the U.S. government was softening its stance in the air cargo dispute, according to the Tokyo Broadcasting System.

24.   Klock said there was nothing untoward about this cooperation, calling it a common practice for litigants who share the same basic legal stance in a case.

25.   Koizumi has softened his stance in recent weeks, saying he will intercede if a wider crisis envelops the banking system.

26.   Kessel now says he does not recall why he did not take a militant stance in March and April against the planned Lilco payments.

27.   One golfer philosophically opposed to riding in competition, Ed Gibstein of Long Island, softened his stance in the Richardson Memorial early this month.

28.   So far, South Korean officials have taken a moderate stance in the new crisis.

29.   She said she is not sure if Bush will include an antiabortion stance in his campaign platform.

30.   That has convinced many labor leaders that he will take a more pro-labor stance in trade negotiations than President Clinton has.