1.   Beer industry backers believe this makes a powerful argument for repealing the tax hike.

2.   Industry backers plan a rally next Tuesday of nursing home workers on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to portray support for Medicare increases as support for the elderly.

3.   Monk and other industry backers argue that giving doctors bonuses to control expenses helps drive down health costs for everybody.

4.   Both sides of the issue said the move reflects the friendlier treatment that auto industry backers expect from the new Bush administration.