61.   Senate Republican leaders also introduced legislation designed to give local school districts more control over federal education money.

62.   Senate Republican leaders are in no hurry to help the association.

63.   Senate Republican leaders have chosen an odd way to convince Americans they understand their disgust with Washington.

64.   Senate Republican leaders have labeled it a job killer.

65.   Senate Republican leaders have vowed to revive it next year.

66.   Senate Republican leaders indicated this week they might be willing to accommodate their colleagues.

67.   Senate Republican leaders plan to take up their version of the legislation later this month.

68.   Secretary of State William F. Galvin directed their delegates to support the senate leader.

69.   Senate Democratic leader Thomas Daschle said he was optimistic that Weld eventually would be confirmed.

70.   Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota sounded far less optimistic.