1.   A legislative hearing will be held Friday, and ballpark opponents will no doubt contend that the plan represents a raid on the public purse.

2.   Advocates have praised the rules, issued in the closing days of the Clinton administration, but opponents contend they could be costly.

3.   But opponents contend that even the desolate Meadowlands deserve protection.

4.   But opponents contend that the program is a drain on the public schools.

5.   But opponents contend the legislation does not go far enough to protect the environment and the rights of workers.

6.   But opponents contend the system is controlled by the industry and stacked against women and minorities.

7.   But opponents contend that halts could increase volatility by causing investors to rush to make trades before a halt.

8.   But opponents contend that the national data base will provide sufficient information for background checks.

9.   But opponents contend that gun registration will have no effect on crime.

10.   But several opponents contend that transporting the waste on the highways would invite terrorist hijackings.