61.   Legislators said the law would give homeowners the chance to protect their families and their pets from the health threat posed by spraying.

62.   Legislators said their constituents seem quite excited about the project, and a poll released this week bore that out.

63.   Legislators say the budget impasse could be revisited in September.

64.   Many legislators said that although they did not consider the late budget a big concern among voters, they expect their challengers to use it against them this fall.

65.   Maine legislators say the fight is not over.

66.   Many legislators also say teachers are among the most respected members of their communities.

67.   Many legislators are saying they prefer no choice at all.

68.   Meanwhile, some black and Hispanic state legislators say they are willing to forgive Archer for the Hispanic remarks.

69.   Most legislators said the struggle to pass the measure Thursday was a sign of the long road ahead.

70.   New Mexico legislators said no.