1.   But even without being able to say that both committees approved the idea, Mitchell is expected to propose a universal coverage bill anyhow.

2.   But even in states where women hold strong leadership positions, the going has often been far from easy for the contraception coverage bills.

3.   Mrs. Clinton said that she considered the bill introduced by the Senate majority leader, George J. Mitchell of Maine, to be a universal coverage bill.

4.   The panel will also take up Medicare legislation and a child health coverage bill approved by the subcommittee last night.

5.   Three of the four committees that acted on health legislation produced universal coverage bills.