1.   But federal officials said their interpretation of which welfare benefits were covered was consistent with both the law and congressional intent.

2.   But it is equally if not more inconsistent with congressional intent to strike a greater portion of the statute than is necessary to remedy the problem at hand.

3.   Congressional intent is to bring in more skilled workers.

4.   Days replied that while the Court could take that view if it wished, it would be abandoning its historic approach of interpreting statutes in light of Congressional intent.

5.   He emphasized that the language of his proposal would not undermine congressional intent and would probably survive court scrutiny.

6.   He emphasized that the language of his amendment would not undermine congressional intent and would likely survive scrutiny by the courts.

7.   Hundt was frequently at odds with the other commissioners, and often butted heads with lawmakers over congressional intent when drafting the telecommunications act.

8.   In the absence of clear congressional intent, the appeals court said it would not interpret the law to have such a drastic effect.

9.   Republican members warned that further amendments would be passed if the regulations went beyond congressional intent.

10.   The court based its decision on an interpretation of congressional intent.