81.   Brogan also discussed the merits of charter schools, public schools operated by private entities such as business groups, teachers, or parents.

82.   Both men, now Bell Atlantic vice chairmen, will have the title of president and chief executive of their business groups.

83.   Bryant and Paul Otellini, executive vice president and general manager of the Intel architecture business group, offered several explanations for that decline.

84.   Business advocacy groups say they would advise members to eliminate health coverage rather than expose the company to the resulting litigation risk.

85.   Business groups aim to keep it that way through contributions and endorsements so they can keep moving the pro-business agenda of less taxes, less regulations.

86.   Business groups and consumer organizations blasted the measure.

87.   Business groups and their Senate advocates opposed the filibuster and supported the bill, which they said would prevent excessive litigation.

88.   Business groups and unions said the bipartisan plan would unintentionally create incentives for employers to stop providing insurance.

89.   Business groups are expected to be among the opponents of the proposal.

90.   Business groups are fighting for more specific definitions to protect themselves from employees who claim legal benefits due to a wide range of health conditions.