1.   Although Congress eventually endorsed the deployment, many lawmakers oppose the mission.

2.   Asked why so many congressional Democrats have voted for the GOP bills, Daschle conceded that political realities make it difficult for lawmakers to oppose tax reductions.

3.   Atlanta lawmakers oppose airport takeover.

4.   But dirigible airships are no longer regarded as strategically important weapons and, in any case, many lawmakers oppose the continued maintenance of any federal stockpiles.

5.   But it most likely will be opposed by lawmakers such as House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, who strongly supported the provision.

6.   But that proposal is opposed by lawmakers in the Assembly from districts where voters have already approved borrowing with the expectation the state would reimburse them faster.

7.   But, Carlin said, the plan might require additional state funding for the community colleges, which many lawmakers already oppose.

8.   He had cooperated with Republicans in enacting a string of tough-on-crime laws that many minority lawmakers opposed.

9.   Historically, Texas lawmakers have vigorously opposed any effort to impose a state income tax.

10.   Last winter, Arizona lawmakers opposed a similar fee plan on grounds that it would stifle commerce.