21.   It also reaffirmed its support for the merit selection of judges.

22.   It reaffirms support for abortion rights and says that abortion opponents are welcome into the party.

23.   Lieberman also reaffirmed his support for affirmative action, an issue that raised concern this week among black Democrats.

24.   Monetary officials and central bankers of the Group of Seven industrialized nations reaffirmed their support for a strong dollar when they met in Washington Sunday.

25.   Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas said it was up to Bush to decide how to handle the drug question and reaffirmed her support for the governor.

26.   The board reaffirmed its support of the chief executive, Frank Cicutto, Allen said.

27.   The Democratic candidate also reaffirms her support for a pro-life litmus test for Supreme Court nominees.

28.   The dollar held steady against major currencies amid expectations officials of the Group of Seven industrial nations will reaffirm support for a strong dollar at a summit this week.

29.   The good news for Gingrich came as Texas Republicans reaffirmed their support for the speaker.

30.   The national Log Cabin Republicans, a gay group, reaffirmed its support for Fong.