1.   Are there further amendments?

2.   And the bill invites further amendment as Congress seeks to clarify its intent.

3.   But Sen. Don Nickles of Oklahoma, the deputy Republican leader, promised that further amendments on the matter would be offered before work on the bill is complete.

4.   Further amendments and final vote on passage are expected Thursday.

5.   Further amendments and final vote on passage are expected Thursday on the bill, which originated after the bombing of the Federal building in Oklahoma City last April.

6.   Parliament adopted a basic law on production-sharing in December, but U.S. companies say further amendments are needed to strengthen legal protections.

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

8.   Senators may vote on further amendments or may scrap the whole bill.

9.   The Insurance Committee had thought it had sent the measure to the Assembly floor, but the Assembly leader sent it to the oversight committee for further amendments.

10.   They hope that further amendments during the debate could expand their Republican support.