31.   And some advocacy groups say they are agonizing over how to advise women.

32.   And some worry that the studies will be misused by politicians and advocacy groups, who are often quick to blur the distinction between theory and fact.

33.   And while Paul continues to volunteer her time to advocacy groups when asked, she prefers to work independently now.

34.   And while some advocacy groups call the lobbying law inadequate, they contend that the ethics law is even weaker.

35.   And with advocacy groups encouraging the eligible to apply, caseloads began to rise.

36.   Another advocacy group, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, said the NCAA is using the Smith case to remove itself from liability under the Civil Rights Act.

37.   Another advocacy group, Voters Telecommunications Watch, has organized an on-line show of solidarity by switching the background color of their Internet home pages to black.

38.   Angela Kelly, spokeswoman for the National Immigration Forum, a Washington-based immigrant advocacy group, praised the plan.

39.   Appearing at the press conference in support were representatives of animal advocacy groups, veterinary groups and the Pet Food Institute.

40.   Arab-American groups in other parts of the country have been faxing letters to the studios, writing to advocacy groups and holding news conferences.