21.   But the Texas program was never funded by counties or local governments.

22.   But they boasted primarily of fulfilling their pledge not use Social Security surpluses to fund government programs.

23.   But this year, GOP leaders are balking at funding the program again.

24.   Celeste House program is funded by the state Department of Public Health.

25.   Certification board officials hope state lawmakers will fund the program enough to expand it to one-third of first-year teachers in Texas.

26.   Congress also cleared a bill funding the legislative branch, but Clinton vetoed it because he wants Congress to fund other programs before it funds itself.

27.   Cole said Gingrich turned to tax-exempt organizations to fund the programs because GOPAC was short of money.

28.   Congress is trying to block a move by the Clinton Administration to use pension fund levies to fund social programs.

29.   Congressional supporters say that they are confident that the program will be funded, but it is unclear how many planes will be approved.

30.   Down the line, the pressure to fund popular programs could even lead to increased taxes.