31.   Among their accomplishments, he said, was legislation to expedite federal approval of new drugs and medical devices.

32.   Among them is legislation that allocates money for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Commerce, State and Justice.

33.   An aide to Kasich said Wednesday night that he expected the final legislation to be very similar to what Roberts has wanted all along.

34.   And he asserted that passing campaign finance reform legislation would be a form of environmental protection, because it would reduce the influence of big corporate polluters.

35.   And legislation is moving toward him that will be a tough test of his willingness to do that.

36.   And indeed blocking legislation has not been the exclusive hobby of Republicans.

37.   And that legislation is likely to take at least until next year.

38.   And then there was the legislation to ban plastic guns, which could not be detected by airport security.

39.   And that legislation is not likely to enjoy a quick ride through Congress.

40.   And they said that if prescription drug legislation was not part of a broader package, Congress would never vote to overhaul the whole Medicare program.