1.   A few days later, some legislators began advocating a law that would cut off financing to cities that did not display the flag.

2.   But discontent could rise again if enough legislators begin to press for compromise with the governor and the speaker refuses.

3.   But the legislators themselves are beginning to doubt whether their efforts will yield any aid.

4.   By then, Democratic legislators had begun to show up at her office asking for a remedy.

5.   Faced with this reality, many Duma legislators have begun speaking about endorsing Kiriyenko.

6.   Highway accidents nationwide appear to be inching up, with some states reporting an increase in fatalities, since legislators began raising speed limits several months ago.

7.   In response, legislators began impeachment proceedings against Cubas.

8.   In the last few weeks, local legislators have begun to talk of a new peace initiative.

9.   It was bad enough when state legislators began introducing new laws every time there was a headline-grabbing child abuse or murder case.

10.   Legislators will begin discussing the expenditure side of the budget next week.