1.   Lawmakers attached to it an unrelated provision killing tax breaks for broadcasters who sell to minorities.

2.   Lawmakers attached legislative riders that had nothing to do with spending.

3.   The governor had threatened to veto earlier measures because lawmakers had attached bills to aid Los Angeles County that he opposed, including authorization for a new tobacco tax.

4.   To skirt White House objections, lawmakers attached the measure to a satellite bill that the White House said President Clinton is eager to sign.

5.   Another lawmaker simply attached documents on his investments to avoid having to make estimates of his income.