91.   Knight has twice failed to win approval of similar legislation.

92.   Last year, Congress enacted similar legislation in the telecommunications industry, opening local-phone companies to competition for the first time.

93.   Last year, Texas lawmakers approved similar legislation but it was vetoed by Gov. Rick Perry.

94.   Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering similar legislation leveling unilateral trade sanctions against Indonesia in response to allegations of human rights abuses in East Timor.

95.   Legislation similar to that has already been introduced in Albany.

96.   Legislation similar to what the president recommended has already been introduced by Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Evan Bayh, D-Ind.

97.   Legislators in Oregon and Colorado are considering similar legislation.

98.   Less than a year ago Pataki had rejected similar legislation.

99.   Last year similar legislation was passed -- and vetoed by President Clinton.

100.   Last year, Oregon passed similar legislation.