1.   Democrats on the panel oppose granting immunity.

2.   Granting Lewinsky full immunity also raises the stakes for Clinton.

3.   Granting immunity would allow the witnesses to testify without fear of being prosecuted for illegal behavior they may describe.

4.   Lawyers have said that granting immunity could interfere with the criminal investigation.

5.   On Friday, the anti-tobacco groups are slated to meet with public-health groups that have united to oppose granting immunity to settle litigation.

6.   On Friday, the anti-tobacco groups are slated to meet with public-health organizations that have united to oppose granting immunity to settle litigation.

7.   Ray, who at one time opposed granting Jowers immunity, has changed his mind.

8.   The Democrats on the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee successfully blocked granting immunity to four witnesses Wednesday in the campaign probe.

9.   The legislation would lock into law a decree issued by President Vladimir V. Putin granting immunity to Boris Yeltsin.

10.   The panel will have the power to summon witnesses, decide on granting immunity and produce a report that will be made public.