1.   At a forum last week to foster better relations between the executive and legislative branches, Obasanjo accused lawmakers of neglecting their duties and focusing on obtaining government contracts.

2.   But he stressed that the Levy family is not accusing the lawmaker of any wrongdoing.

3.   Clearly angered after his second rebuff by parliament, Chernomyrdin accused some lawmakers of inciting social tensions for their political advantage.

4.   Congress rejected that proposal last May as it passed a transportation bill, and safety groups accused lawmakers of capitulating to the liquor lobby.

5.   Denied an opportunity to appear Tuesday before the committee, Reno called a news conference instead and accused the lawmakers of tampering politically with a criminal investigation.

6.   He accused lawmakers of his own party of sacrificing their ideals to placate large donors.

7.   House Democrats accused the lawmakers of releasing the report to damage the Clinton administration before the November election and to please the National Rifle Association.

8.   If Barry was elected and Congress approved the legislation, lawmakers could be accused of acting as both prosecutor and judge, Raskin said.

9.   In icy tones, Tacho accused the lawmakers of being racist and acting like Spanish conquistadores.

10.   In Manhattan on Wednesday, Cuomo accused Republican lawmakers, including Pataki, of blocking his proposals on government ethics and campaign spending.