11.   And Archer said today he is hopeful Republican lawmakers can craft a deal with the Clinton administration over how to cut taxes.

12.   And Republican lawmakers are becoming more candid about their frustration with the somnolent legislative pace so far this year.

13.   And several leading Republican lawmakers in the state Senate said they could not vote for the proposal without the AFL-CIO on board.

14.   And the Republican lawmakers suggested that Sanchez, by refusing to divulge his detailed tax records, may be trying to hide questionable business dealings.

15.   Another former Republican lawmaker in demand is Bob Dole.

16.   Anyway, said one Republican lawmaker, Howard Cobble of North Carolina, opinion was too divided in his district.

17.   Another key dispute between Republican lawmakers and the administration is over who would derive the most benefit from the tax plans.

18.   As Dole noted, past discussions between Republican lawmakers and state leaders were largely theoretical since neither side had the clout to push their ideas through Congress.

19.   As the debate continued long after dark Monday, some Republican lawmakers directed sneers and jeers at Shays.

20.   Asked if his campaign was urging Republican lawmakers to take action, Bush did not rule that option in or out.