91.   Congressional aides from both parties say that budget debate is moot for now.

92.   Congressional aides hired by Democrats say they have been dismayed to see the questionnaire used by many Republican lawmakers to screen job applicants.

93.   Congressional aides painted a number of scenarios Friday for possible action on Monday, when members return from an extended period of campaigning in their districts.

94.   Congressional aides predicted that the nomination process could take months.

95.   Congressional aides said Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, declined to endorse the effort.

96.   Congressional aides said Sen. Tom Daschle of South Dakota, the Democratic leader, intervened to block any impression that Democrats were proving an obstacle to antiterrorism legislation.

97.   Congressional aides said the bill has widespread support because of the aggressive lobbying carried out by the railroads and the unions.

98.   Congressional aides said the new estimates reflected more up-to-date information about drug spending in recent years, as well as fresh projections of spending in the future.

99.   Congressional aides said the Republicans are likely to prevail, and Lockheed Martin and Hughes will benefit.

100.   Congressional aides said there might be a fight about the bill in the Senate, over privatization of military depots as well as computer exports.