51.   It has drawn fierce opposition from the administration, which resists anything that ties its hands, and from the aerospace industry.

52.   It was only after its design and location started receiving publicity that fierce opposition emerged.

53.   It is not clear how much support Demaci has among field commanders, but his fierce opposition raised alarm in Kosovo that he could split the guerrilla movement.

54.   Ms. Riche has had to battle fierce political opposition from Republicans on the use of statistical sampling to supplement the traditional head count in the upcoming census.

55.   Now her expected bid for public office has inspired fierce opposition and a flow of checks from conservatives in far-flung places like Alabama and New Hampshire.

56.   Several bills have been proposed in Congress to remove the legal loopholes used by employers in the Northern Marianas, but they face fierce opposition from conservative Republicans.

57.   Some analysts said fines of that magnitude are excessive and are sure to encounter fierce opposition.

58.   Such a plan would avoid increasing overall air traffic at the two airports, but would also face fierce opposition from major carriers, which guard their slots jealously.

59.   Tenet has already made clear his fierce opposition to clemency for Pollard.

60.   That plan was buried after it met fierce opposition from employer groups and the insurance industry.