1.   Arafat also claims Jerusalem as the capitol of an independent Palestinian state, and he reaffirmed his position in Norway.

2.   Both campaigns issued statements reaffirming those positions Wednesday.

3.   But Cowboys brass met recently to reaffirm their position that Novacek is an irreplaceable part.

4.   But Grasso has steadfastly said he wants to die, and his lawyer reaffirmed that position Wednesday.

5.   FAA Administrator David Hinson reaffirmed that position in May when he testified before a Senate subcommittee investigating airplane parts.

6.   Lazio reaffirmed his position against legislation to delay PCB dredging in the Hudson River until the National Academy of Science releases a study on the matter.

7.   On the Tongass, they said, they were simply reaffirming the position of the Clinton administration.

8.   Someone asked if the split with New York helped Atlanta reaffirm its position as the dominant team in the National League.

9.   The officials said there was no violation and reaffirmed that position after the game.

10.   The Spaniard reaffirmed that position after the time trial, which was conducted over rippling terrain before huge crowds enjoying a long lunch at the edge of the vineyards.