1.   And most said they would oppose a cap on family benefits.

2.   Anti-abortion advocates oppose caps on aid to children, arguing the limits could lead to an increase in the number of abortions.

3.   But the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, which successfully opposed caps on legal fees in other legislative battles, said they would oppose this effort as well.

4.   Fred John, senior vice president for Sempra Energy, the parent company of San Diego Gas and Electric, said his company had long opposed price caps.

5.   Jennings said Clinton also has expressed concerns about MSAs, and has opposed federal caps on malpractice awards.

6.   Next year, those who fought tooth and nail to oppose caps on prescription drugs are likely to do battle to impose caps on jury awards.

7.   On Medicaid, for instance, the governors unanimously opposed any cap on federal spending, and requested more flexibility to design their own programs.

8.   Peter Angelos of the Baltimore Orioles, a maverick owner who opposed the cap, predicts artistic disaster followed by financial disaster.

9.   Some liberal activists and Christian groups have also opposed the cap on the grounds that it will cause poor women to have abortions.

10.   Specter was among seven Republicans who joined most Democrats in opposing this cap.