31.   Further on the fringe, however, militia groups are getting instructions on how to shoot down black helicopters ferrying United Nations troops.

32.   He also denied belonging to any militia group.

33.   He had much-publicized ties to militia groups and called Attorney General Janet Reno a murderer for the Branch Davidian siege.

34.   He denied being involved with militia groups.

35.   He has been praised by militia groups for carrying legislation to repeal the ban against assault weapons.

36.   He talked of being amazed that many opponents think of him as a gun-toting survivalist who advocates militia groups.

37.   He was soon called and invited to a meeting of a local militia group whose members were non-violent, getting together to discuss mainly political issues.

38.   However, he said there are active militia groups in each of the three surrounding counties, he said.

39.   Human rights groups blast Sen. Arlen Specter for holding hearings on militia groups, saying he is being too kind to the groups.

40.   Hutu militia groups have been fighting back.