61.   Congressional aides also were invited to EPA offices in Boston to discuss the situation.

62.   Congressional aides are examining various ways to reduce that penalty at a reasonable cost.

63.   Congressional aides said that some of the efforts will be similar to those used to deter abortions, like requiring waiting periods or mandatory counseling.

64.   Congressional aides said the Senate Democratic leader, Tom Daschle of South Dakota, had urged Wyden to be cautious in dealing with the Republicans.

65.   Congressional aides said the vote likely would be Sunday.

66.   Congressional aides say it will give Clinton leverage to shave deficits, a tool for bargaining with recalcitrant lawmakers.

67.   Congressional aides say many in the GOP were not happy when Packwood abruptly reversed himself last month and called for public hearings.

68.   Congressional aides, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the senators hope Swift will reconsider the appointment or that Dichio will remove himself from consideration.

69.   Congressional aides and building superintendents insisted that Duffy has not found anything serious enough to shut anyone down.

70.   Congressional aides and others who worked on developing the plan were told not to talk to reporters, and the administration tried to keep their names secret.