21.   His proposal was narrowly defeated as an amendment to the tax cut package last year.

22.   In turn, he called on Clinton to approve the GOP tax cut package.

23.   Many Democrats argue that the tax cut package alone already jeopardizes the projected budget surplus and the money needed for education and other priorities.

24.   No one doubts that Congress will pass a significant tax cut package this year.

25.   Republicans got some help from Democrats in passing the marriage tax cut package.

26.   President Bush has spoken favorably of the approach but did not include such a measure in his tax cut package.

27.   Senate Finance Committee approves bipartisan tax cut package.

28.   The tax cut package approved by Congress last weekend contains a half-dozen provisions that will make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.

29.   They also are trying to come to agreement on the size of a tax cut package.