61.   Other groups support the idea of DNRs but fall short of endorsing the use of bracelets.

62.   Plus, several local business groups support the state measure, including the Central City Association.

63.   Richtman said his group would support technical changes made by the bureau, but not political changes made by budget negotiators.

64.   Roy Willis, senior vice president of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, another Washington-based trade group, said the group still supports maintaining the reserve.

65.   Shawqi Issa, a spokesman for the Arab caucus of civic groups, defended the document and said most groups supported it.

66.   Some business groups supported the program.

67.   Some consumer groups have supported a competing plan that appears likely to be debated now.

68.   Some crime watch groups also supported the policy because it helped them to spot possible troublemakers.

69.   State regulators and consumer groups have opposed the measure, while Wall Street groups have supported it.