61.   Meanwhile, President Clinton, midway through his second term, is courting Democratic voters by floating the idea of expanding Medicare and raising the minimum wage.

62.   Money for Kosovo need not force cuts in other programs, another idea being floated by some Republicans.

63.   Nine months ago, Tenneco first floated the idea of splitting into two companies, one making automotive products and one making packaging.

64.   New Clippers coach Alvin Gentry has floated the idea of making the playoffs and even contending for the NBA title.

65.   Netanyahu floated that idea last Monday in talks with King Hussein of Jordan.

66.   Now the players are floating the idea of forming a league of their own.

67.   On the call, Rep. Maxine Waters of California floated the idea of supporting Jackson, and after two days of telephone calls, a candidacy was born.

68.   Olson said he floated the idea to Henderson during a casual chat.

69.   Palestinian officials reacted with horror when the idea was floated publicly last week.

70.   Recently, he floated the idea of abolishing the time-honored tradition of national political conventions.