21.   In a speech to broadcasters the next day, Perry said lawmakers should consider letting juries choose life without parole as an alternative to the death penalty.

22.   In a highly unusual move, the governor agreed to meet with the key abortion foe, one week before Missouri lawmakers consider whether to override the veto.

23.   In previous legislative sessions, lawmakers have considered allegations of insurance redlining.

24.   Instead, lawmakers considered increasing the costs of toiletries, snacks and sunglasses at prison canteens and candy in vending machines.

25.   Israeli-Arab lawmakers are also considering fielding a candidate, which would be a serious blow to Barak.

26.   It is fair to report, however, that a slow and subtle change has come about in the way lawmakers consider and discuss legislation among themselves.

27.   Kansas lawmakers are considering the proposal, in which the agency would use two college chemistry labs.

28.   Kerry said lawmakers must now consider other places to search for oil.

29.   Lawmakers are considering everything from business tax breaks to payroll tax relief for low-income earners to public works projects.

30.   Lawmakers must first consider Medicare reforms and the budget bill, and telecommunications has moved down on the priority list.