31.   Although Republican leaders could bring the bill passed by the Senate to the floor immediately, it would be highly unusual.

32.   Among the opponents are some key Republican leaders, like House Speaker Gingrich.

33.   And Bond is among the Republican leaders on environmental issues.

34.   And Blount said he planned to deliver that money personally to Republican leaders in New York.

35.   And he would become an instant pariah to Republican leaders.

36.   And he continued to flirt with the possibility of a third-party run despite calls for party unity from Dole and other Republican leaders.

37.   And he has sat down with House Speaker Dennis Hastert and other Republican leaders to discuss upcoming legislation.

38.   And last week it was the Senate that prevailed in budget talks among Republican leaders.

39.   And he suggested that Republican leaders are refusing to allow a vote on censure because they think it would pass.

40.   And many have come under pressure from Republican leaders of Congress to mute their pleas for more federal welfare money.