11.   After the genome announcement, privacy advocates circulated a letter urging action on the genetic privacy bill then sitting idly in a House committee.

12.   Budget deficits and debt-to-GDP ratios are another area where the OECD is urging action.

13.   But Rowe urged quick action in the Legislature.

14.   Canady, urging congressional action, cited a pending court case in Hawaii that he said could lead to that state recognizing same-sex marriages.

15.   Chater, who declined an interview request, issued a statement urging Senate action on her appointment.

16.   Clinton came into office urging tough action against the Serbs.

17.   Earlier Tuesday, Rep. Pat Roberts, R- Kan., who heads the House Agriculture Committee, urged similar action.

18.   Even though the administration has been urging prompt action on the IMF refunding, the House and Senate may not vote on the money until after their April recess.

19.   Foreign ministers from Europe and Australia were also expected to urge stronger action against Burma, but Asean leaders have already staked out a firm position.

20.   Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III, who carried out Arab-Israeli negotiations during the Bush administration, urged tougher action by the White House.