21.   Though the companies have said that environmental concerns are overblown, they have modified their plans in response to some of the criticisms.

22.   Pataki, who last year proposed changes that opponents said did not go far enough, has not modified his plan this year.

23.   Bush is said to be willing to drop his bill if the other side would allow Republicans to modify their plans.

24.   But in the face of strong political and legal opposition, the government was forced to modify its plans so that Pemex would retain control of the plants.

25.   Critics complained after reports that the administration had modified its plans so as not to embarrass Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama.

26.   Diplomats said the council was not prepared to modify the plan to suit the Iraqis.

27.   Following a clash Wednesday with Serb civilians that cost two civilians limbs, French commanders modified their plan to clear a bridge over the Ibar of Serb observers.

28.   He said GOP leaders are discussing ways to modify his plan to suit their concerns about mammoth lawsuits and runaway insurance premiums.

29.   However, the president is said to be willing to drop his bill if the other side would allow Republicans to modify their plans.

30.   Norwood said GOP leaders are discussing ways to modify his plan to suit their worries about mammoth lawsuits and runaway insurance premiums.