41.   The bill already faces fierce Democratic opposition and a possible veto from President Bill Clinton.

42.   The bill faces a final House vote.

43.   The bill faces a final vote by Congress and could be vetoed by President Clinton.

44.   The bill faces a key floor vote in the Senate Tuesday.

45.   The bill faces a veto threat because of an unrelated environmental dispute, but Congressional aides say the laser financing will almost certainly remain intact in any agreement.

46.   The bill faces an even tougher fight in the House.

47.   The bill faces an uncertain fate in the House.

48.   The bill faces problems beyond the amendments.

49.   The bill faces strong opposition from House Democrats, who will offer an alternative that largely continues current federal-support programs.

50.   The bill still faces an uphill fight, given the sums companies will be willing to spend on lobbying and campaign contributions to defeat it.