1.   Although congressional leaders pledged fast action on the proposals, some rank-and-file lawmakers expressed reservations about the counterterrorism package.

2.   Another concern expressed by lawmakers is how to make the property tax reductions permanent.

3.   As a result, Democratic lawmakers expressed grudging support for the proposals in the speech, while also trying to portray Pataki as having stolen their agenda.

4.   Backed by groups ranging from the conservative Free Congress Foundation to the liberal ACLU, lawmakers expressed deep distrust of expanded federal law enforcement authority.

5.   But no Likud lawmakers have publicly expressed support for Sharon.

6.   But other lawmakers expressed fear that an automated system would ultimately lead to a Big Brotherish national identification card.

7.   But some lawmakers expressed skepticism, citing the frequent turf battles between agencies and the lack of cooperation that results.

8.   Conservative lawmakers expressed disappointment with the opinion and said they will try to make it void.

9.   Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed concern that negotiations on the balanced budget plan may stretch into next year.

10.   During hours of debate in the U.S. Senate and the House, many lawmakers expressed opposition to the deployment of American troops to Bosnia.