71.   Winfried Nachtwei said he and about seven other Green lawmakers oppose the deployment because the U.S. strategy in bombing Afghanistan was unclear.

72.   However, many lawmakers oppose it, a position believed to be shared by the Defense Department.

73.   But while recognizing its gruesome aspect, pro-choice lawmakers oppose the bill as a restriction of abortion options, notably for pregnant women carrying a deformed fetus.

74.   Lawmakers also oppose extending federal authority for wiretapping, but Glynn said she now hopes that measure will get pushed through.

75.   Political observers warn that some lawmakers could oppose relocation once they realise the new capital will not come to their constituencies.