1.   Among those defending the program are the most powerful Republicans on Capitol Hill.

2.   And Giuliani enthusiastically defends the program.

3.   And yet he fiercely defends the program that allows him to bring these strangers into his Newton home.

4.   Another possible presidential contender, Jesse Jackson, has threatened that he and his supporters will practice civil disobedience if not granted time to defend the programs.

5.   At the end of a six-month review of affirmative action, President Clinton spiritedly defended these programs but also proposed a series of reforms.

6.   Before a skeptical House panel, the Pentagon on Wednesday defended its program of mandatory anthrax vaccinations for all troops, saying the shots are safe and effective.

7.   Bowden, who had debated making a reluctant appearance to defend his program, chose to send Chuck Amato, the assistant head coach and linebacker coach.

8.   A Spartanburg County school official defends a program for mainstreaming disabled students.

9.   But Carol M. Browner, Administrator of the EPA, defended the program.

10.   But he has defended the program, saying that it is still much cheaper than building new schools.