11.   Mitsuzuka also urged quick passage of existing measures aimed at lifting the economy out of its doldrums.

12.   Ramos also urged the passage of a bill that would increase irrigation spending, which agriculture officials said is needed to avoid another rice shortage.

13.   Rather, they urge passage of a broader Religious Equality Amendment guaranteeing free speech to all religious groups.

14.   Rep. Christopher Shays, R-Conn., urges passage of legislation that would crack down on such practices.

15.   She also urged congressional passage of a White House plan to underwrite the interest on school construction bonds nationwide.

16.   Spokesmen for the two presumptive presidential nominees, Gov. George W. Bush of Texas and Vice President Al Gore, applauded the House vote and urged Senate passage.

17.   That view was echoed Tuesday in a statement from business leaders urging passage of the SAFE bill.

18.   The governors of New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas have urged passage of voucher laws.

19.   The Iraqi cutback prompted presidential backers on Capitol Hill to urge Senate passage of the energy blueprint proposed by Bush almost a year ago.

20.   The speaker, Sheldon Silver, said he would urge its passage.