11.   And even some Democratic senators conceded that the House managers had presented their case clearly and effectively.

12.   And Democratic senators cited depositions that showed the money going to US campaigns was funneled to the trust through foreign subsidiaries of Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc.

13.   And he predicted that his agenda would not be dragged down by partisan politics because of his challenge to the Democratic senator.

14.   And in Georgia, the only state with two Democratic senators who both joined the GOP voting bloc, the criticism of Cleland and Miller was muted.

15.   And so it has gone since the former Democratic senator from Georgia assumed his post in Riyadh two years ago this month.

16.   And some Democratic senators said during debate over Pickering that they voted against him because of his conservative viewpoints.

17.   And on Capitol Hill, Democratic senators moved to rein in what had become a growing market for online trading of electricity and natural gas.

18.   And while Democratic senators Herb Kohl of Wisconsin and Joseph Biden of Delaware sharply questioned Ashcroft, both said they expected he would be confirmed.

19.   And they have feuded with a host of local officials, including the Democratic senior senator, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who is retiring next year.

20.   Another contender is Dennis DeConcini, the former Democratic senator, whom law-enforcement officials at treasury viewed as a knowledgeable ally when he was in Congress.