31.   Gore also jumped into what has become a contentious debate in Congress by endorsing a proposal for a constitutional amendment intended to expand the rights of crime victims.

32.   He also endorsed a proposal by US Representative John Conyers, Democrat of Michigan, to monitor and analyze the demographics of traffic stops.

33.   He endorsed the proposal, reported in August, to dismantle the immigration service and distribute its functions among the Departments of Justice, State and Labor.

34.   He endorsed the proposal on the basis of the scientific knowledge that would be gained, Babbitt said.

35.   House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia and other Republican leaders endorsed the proposal as well.

36.   Hundt has not endorsed any proposal, although he has said in the past that installment payments should be eliminated for these and future spectrum auctions.

37.   However, he stopped short of endorsing a proposal supported by D.C. officials to dramatically reduce federal income taxes on city residents.

38.   Hundt has not endorsed any proposal, although he has said in the past that installment payments should be eliminated for the C Block and for future spectrum auctions.

39.   If the commission endorses the Douglas proposal, the city will be eligible for funding from the North American Development Bank.

40.   In addition, the commissioners endorsed a proposal that would require broadcasters to give parents more information about their educational offerings before the shows are aired.