1.   HELPED OTHER BACKERS The report said there were other examples of McCain aiding campaign backers.

2.   Meanwhile, campaign finance overhaul backers are set to urge the House to bring that issue to a vote by Memorial Day.

3.   The Bush administration has shown a troubling propensity for putting the interests of industrial campaign backers before its duty to protect public health.

4.   His campaign backers nervously hope he can avoid a recurrence of his heart problems and the erratic behavior that has cost him public confidence.