21.   But the cardinals could float ideas with the pope and get his reactions.

22.   Chris Chiames, a spokesman for American, said American first floated the idea of phasing in the alliance to Washington officials in August or September.

23.   Cigarette makers have floated the idea of abandoning the warehouse auction marketing system for direct production contracting with individual farmers.

24.   City officials say they are besieged by museums and other organizations that want to float the idea of becoming a cultural institution.

25.   Comptroller John Sharp is floating the idea as the centerpiece of his campaign to succeed Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock, who is retiring.

26.   Clinton-haters floated the idea that the White House complaint was merely a clever ruse to promote the People article, which is pure puffery.

27.   Councils across the country have floated ideas to address priestly abuse, openly challenged diocesan leaders and established new lines of communication with disappointed parishioners.

28.   David Justice floated an idea.

29.   Democrats have floated ideas about mechanisms to enable landlords some increases on vacant apartments, but less than could be obtained on the open market.

30.   Democrats are demanding an equal number of seats on committees as Republicans, and have floated the idea of creating co-chairmanships.