11.   Shevardnadze had in June accused Russian leaders of exacerbating the situation.

12.   The Progressive Democrats claim Mr Reynolds effectively accused their leader of committing perjury at a hearing of the continuing judicial inquiry into Irish meat trade malpractices.

13.   Mr Major angrily accused Labour leader John Smith of reneging on his pro-European principles and putting party political interests before the needs of the country.

14.   And he accused Western leaders of coddling Beijing in their zeal to forge business ties.

15.   Angry Democrats and even some Republicans accused GOP leaders of playing politics with foreign policy in attempt to embarrass the president.

16.   Angry Democrats got in on the action Friday, accusing Republican leaders of cutting them out of crucial budget decisions after promising them a seat at the table.

17.   And when the process lagged for months as officials haggled with contractors, some constituents accused their leaders of embezzling the money.

18.   But Democrats have cried foul, accusing Republican leaders of a brazen attempt to pack the court in order to secure favorable rulings for the Pataki administration.

19.   But some Republicans accused their leaders of bowing to too many unfair White House demands in their hurry to adjourn.

20.   But some Democrats accused GOP leaders of trying to use the war to their political advantage.