81.   With Clinton frequently citing the tax increase as an option in budget negotiations, opponents fear it could be included in a year-end deal.

82.   However opponents feared the presence of German troops would reactivate memories of Nazi atrocities during World War II.

83.   But while Arafat is expected to easily win amendment of the charter, opponents fear that a new charter will be hammered through the council regardless of their views.

84.   Many opponents fear it will destroy the existing unfunded state retirement benefit system.