1.   Three armed groups are contending for power.

2.   Both groups contend the company can emerge from bankruptcy and thrive without selling itself to new owners.

3.   Abortion rights and anti-discrimination measures for homosexuals are in the same class, these groups contend.

4.   After Curagen leaves New Haven, the group contended, the number of biotech jobs that have migrated from the city will exceed those that remain.

5.   All three are considered sympathizers of the Michigan Militia, which opposes gun control and deems the government its enemy, although the group contends it shunned them.

6.   Business groups contend such lawsuits have gotten out of hand, but consumer advocates are fighting the bill.

7.   Business groups contend that the Dole vs. Dow decision, which Pataki wants to repeal, has led to expensive and protracted litigation between companies.

8.   But both the political opposition and human rights groups here contend that there is less to many of the changes than meets the eye.

9.   Business groups contend that the charges for graduate medical education should end.

10.   Business groups contend that the Dole vs. Dow decision has led to expensive and protracted litigation between companies.