1.   But now, it has become clear that the election itself is keeping the lawmakers in Washington.

2.   Demonstrating the political stakes, Republicans gave a standing ovation when Archer gave Gingrich the credit for keeping GOP lawmakers together on the vote.

3.   In keeping lawmakers in session for a marathon opening day, House Speaker Newt Gingrich pulled off a publicity stunt of the first order.

4.   Legislators present at the scene complained to reporters that police and National Guard units were working in concert with the Chavez supporters to keep the lawmakers from entering Congress.

5.   On the floor, Bragman accused Silver of hoarding power and keeping lawmakers in the dark about crucial decisions.

6.   Republicans, however, insisted that the only way to keep lawmakers from overspending is by giving surplus money back to taxpayers.

7.   Sanford said the Cuban exile lobby has kept lawmakers in line with generous campaign contributions.

8.   They also say it will keep lawmakers from using money from the fund for other purposes.

9.   This, as the company that makes the fingerprinting machine mounts a high-powered lobby effort to keep lawmakers from abolishing the program.

10.   When should the president inform Congress of his war plans, and why have lawmakers been kept in the dark so long?