1.   My second reason for opposing the amendment spans economics and politics.

2.   Stein now Decided to quit the fight, though Fisher continued to oppose the amendment.

3.   And that was by those who opposed the amendment.

4.   A broad quilt of groups had mobilized to oppose the amendment by Representatives Michael Oxley, R-Ohio, and Thomas Manton, D-N.Y.

5.   A spokesman for Forest Service Chief Mike Dombeck says the Clinton administration strongly opposes the amendment.

6.   According to Tom Scott, a spokesman for Murray, the senator opposes the amendment.

7.   Both those amendments are opposed by Clinton.

8.   But he opposes constitutional amendments on abortion, term limits, a balanced budget or anything else.

9.   But indigenous groups opposed the amendments.

10.   But many conservative Republicans oppose the amendment, which would face a strong challenge in the House even if it wins Senate approval.