11.   And it curtailed some of the tools that Ashcroft sought, reflecting concerns in both parties and houses that the Bush administration proposal went too far.

12.   And the Mariners will absolutely give Mr. Norton Herrick a holler the minute the stadium tax proposal goes down.

13.   And the bill curtailed some of the tools Ashcroft sought, reflecting concerns in both parties and houses that the administration proposal went too far.

14.   Anti-abortion groups and the Catholic hierarchy said the proposal went too far.

15.   Another proposal goes to voters in May.

16.   At the same time, the accounting industry expressed concern the proposal went too far, leaving them little latitude to help set standards for their industry.

17.   Before any proposals go into effect, the exchange will invite the public to comment on them.

18.   But critics argued that the proposals went too far in loosening regulatory safeguards, and no bill emerged.

19.   But Democrats and outsiders have been unwilling to give ground on the issue without getting something in return, and the proposal has gone nowhere.

20.   But even Fund officials admit that some proposals go a bit overboard.